Amman, July 2 (Petra) -- Stable summer weather is expected to continue through Sunday, with temperatures remaining near seasonal averages across most regions while hotter conditions persist in the country's desert and low-lying areas, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.

The department said Thursday will bring seasonally mild weather to most parts of the country, while relatively hot conditions are forecast in the Badia and hot weather is expected to continue in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba. Moderate northwesterly winds are forecast to become active at times.

The prevailing weather pattern is expected to remain largely unchanged over the coming days. Mild summer conditions will continue across the highlands, plains and other populated areas through Sunday, while relatively hot weather is forecast in the Badia and hot conditions will persist in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba.

Moderate northwesterly winds are expected to continue throughout the forecast period, occasionally strengthening, particularly during the afternoon.

Thursday's temperatures are forecast to reach 32 degrees Celsius in East Amman and 30 degrees in West Amman. Highs are expected to range between 27 C in the northern highlands and 28 C in the Sharah highlands, while the plains are forecast to record 31 C.

The warmest conditions are expected in the country's lower-elevation regions, with temperatures forecast to reach 37 C in the Badia, 39 C in the northern Jordan Valley, 40 C at the Dead Sea and in Aqaba, and 41 C in the southern Jordan Valley.

//Petra// RZ