Amman, Sep. 2 (Petra) -- Relatively hot conditions will prevail across most regions on Wednesday before temperatures begin to ease from Thursday, bringing more moderate weather to the highlands and plains through Saturday, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.

Temperatures are forecast to rise slightly on Wednesday, with hot weather expected in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba. Winds will be moderate, shifting between northeasterly and northwesterly.

A slight decline in temperatures is expected on Thursday, when moderate conditions will return to the mountainous areas and plains. The Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba will remain hot, while low clouds are expected in some areas. Moderate northwesterly winds may become active across the Badia during the afternoon.

Temperatures will edge lower again on Friday, with moderate weather continuing across the highlands and plains and hot conditions persisting in the Badia and low-lying areas. Low clouds are forecast over northern regions, while moderate northwesterly winds will become active at intervals.

Little change is expected on Saturday, with moderate conditions prevailing across the mountainous areas and plains. Hot weather will continue in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba, accompanied by moderate northwesterly winds.

Wednesday's temperatures are forecast to reach 36 degrees Celsius in East Amman and across the plains and 34 C in West Amman. Highs will reach 32 C in the northern highlands, 33 C in the Sharah highlands and 39 C in the Badia.

Temperatures are expected to climb to 41 C in the northern Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba, and 42 C in the southern Jordan Valley.

//Petra// RZ