Amman, June 28 (Petra) -- A gradual rise in temperatures is expected to continue through midweek, with relatively hot conditions becoming more widespread across the country while hot weather persists in the Badia and low-lying regions, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.

Forecasters said Sunday's temperatures will edge slightly higher, bringing mild conditions to the mountainous areas and relatively hot to hot weather across the rest of the country. Moderate northwesterly winds are expected to remain active at times, particularly during the afternoon.

Another slight increase in temperatures is forecast on Monday, pushing conditions to relatively hot levels across most regions. The Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba are expected to remain hot, while moderate northwesterly winds continue to strengthen intermittently.

The prevailing weather pattern is expected to remain largely unchanged on Tuesday and Wednesday, with relatively hot weather dominating most areas. Hot conditions will continue across the Badia and the country's lowest-elevation regions, accompanied by moderate northwesterly winds that are expected to become active at intervals.

Sunday's temperatures are forecast to reach 33 degrees Celsius in East Amman and 31 degrees in West Amman. Highs are expected to reach 28 C in both the northern and Sharah highlands, while the plains are forecast to record 33 C.

The highest temperatures are expected in the southern and low-lying regions, with forecasts pointing to 37 C in the Badia, 39 C in the northern Jordan Valley, 40 C at the Dead Sea, and 41 C in both the southern Jordan Valley and Aqaba.

//Petra// RZ