Amman, Aug. 30 (Petra) -- A sharp drop in temperatures will bring cooler, unsettled weather to much of the country on Sunday, with rain forecast across northern and central regions and thunderstorms possible in the north, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.
Temperatures are expected to fall to around 4 degrees Celsius below seasonal averages, accompanied by clouds at varying altitudes, particularly over northern and central areas.
Rain showers are forecast across the north and parts of the central regions, with thunderstorms possible in northern areas. There is also a slight chance of brief showers reaching limited parts of the northeastern Badia and southwestern regions.
Conditions are expected to gradually stabilise during the afternoon. Brisk westerly winds, however, will continue and may raise dust, particularly across the Badia.
The Meteorological Department warned of reduced visibility due to fog over high mountainous areas during the morning and of occasional poor visibility caused by dust in desert regions. Motorists were also advised to exercise caution on roads affected by rainfall due to the risk of slippery surfaces.
The unsettled spell is expected to be short-lived, with temperatures beginning to recover on Monday. Mild summer conditions will return across most regions, while the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba remain hot. Low clouds are expected over northern and central areas.
Temperatures will rise slightly again on Tuesday, although conditions will remain moderate across the highlands and plains. The Badia is forecast to turn relatively hot, while hot weather continues in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba.
The warming trend will extend into Wednesday, when temperatures are expected to move slightly above seasonal averages. Relatively hot conditions will prevail across most regions, with hot weather in the Badia and very hot conditions in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba.
Sunday's temperatures are forecast to reach 29 degrees Celsius in East Amman and 27 C in West Amman, with highs of 25 C in the northern highlands, 27 C in the Sharah highlands and 30 C across the plains.
Temperatures are expected to reach 33 C in the Badia, 36 C in the northern Jordan Valley, 38 C at the Dead Sea, 37 C in Aqaba and 39 C in the southern Jordan Valley.
//Petra// RZ
