Amman, July 29 (Petra) -- A hot air mass is expected to affect the Kingdom from Friday, bringing a noticeable rise in temperatures and hot conditions across most regions after several days of typical summer weather, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.

Seasonal summer conditions will prevail on Wednesday, with mild weather across the highlands and plains, while hot to very hot conditions continue in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba. Moderate northwesterly winds are forecast to become active at times, particularly in desert areas.

Temperatures are expected to edge higher on Thursday, bringing relatively hot conditions to most regions, while very hot weather persists in the Badia and the low-lying areas. Winds will shift between northeasterly and northwesterly directions at moderate speeds, becoming more active during the evening.

A more pronounced increase in temperatures is forecast on Friday as the hot air mass moves into the Kingdom. Hot weather is expected across most regions, while very hot conditions will prevail in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba. Moderate northeasterly to northwesterly winds are expected to become active at intervals.

The hot weather pattern is forecast to continue into Saturday, with elevated temperatures persisting across much of the country. Very hot conditions will remain concentrated in the Badia and the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba, accompanied by moderate northwesterly winds that may strengthen at times.

Wednesday's temperatures are forecast to reach 35 degrees Celsius in East Amman and 32 C in West Amman. Highs are expected to reach 31 C in the northern highlands and 32 C in the Sharah highlands, while the plains are forecast to record 35 C.

The highest temperatures will be recorded in the country's desert and low-lying regions, with forecasts pointing to 40 C in the Badia, 42 C in the northern Jordan Valley, 43 C in both the southern Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, and 41 C in Aqaba.

//Petra// RZ