Amman, June 25 (Petra) -- Temperatures are expected to remain seasonally mild through Friday before rising steadily over the weekend, with Sunday's highs forecast to climb three to four degrees above the average for this time of year, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.

Forecasters said Thursday and Friday will bring typical summer conditions, with mild weather prevailing across the highlands and plains. Relatively hot conditions are expected in the Badia, while the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba will continue to experience hot weather.

Moderate northwesterly winds are forecast throughout the two days, becoming active at times, particularly during the afternoon.

A gradual warming trend is expected to begin on Saturday as temperatures edge higher. Despite the increase, conditions are forecast to remain seasonally mild across the higher mountain ranges, while relatively hot weather develops over the plains. Hot conditions will persist across the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba.

Temperatures are expected to rise further on Sunday, exceeding the seasonal average by three to four degrees Celsius. Relatively hot weather is forecast to extend across the highlands and plains, while hot conditions will dominate the Badia and the country's low-elevation regions. Winds are expected to shift between northwesterly and northeasterly directions while remaining moderate in speed.

Thursday's temperatures are forecast to reach 31 degrees Celsius in East Amman and 29 degrees in West Amman. Highs are expected at 26 C in the northern highlands and 27 C in the Sharah highlands, while the plains are forecast to reach 30 C.

The highest temperatures will be recorded in the southern and low-lying regions, with forecasts pointing to 36 C in the Badia, 38 C in the northern Jordan Valley, 39 C at the Dead Sea, 40 C in Aqaba and 41 C in the southern Jordan Valley.

//Petra// RZ