Amman, July 22 (Petra) -- Relatively hot weather conditions will prevail over the highland areas and plains on Wednesday, while hot conditions affect the Badia, and extreme heat continues across the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD).

Moderate northwesterly winds will blow across the country, occasionally picking up in speed. Temperatures in eastern Amman will range between a high of 35 degrees Celsius and a low of 24 degrees Celsius, while western Amman will record 33 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to 22 degrees Celsius at night. Peak temperatures in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba will range between 42 degrees Celsius and 44 degrees Celsius.

Similar conditions will persist through Thursday, with relatively hot weather in highland regions and intense heat continuing in low-lying and desert zones. Winds will remain moderate northwesterly, gusting periodically across eastern desert areas.

A slight drop in temperatures will begin on Friday, bringing typical summer weather to the highlands and plains, while the Badia experiences relatively hot conditions. Severe heat will ease slightly in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba, accompanied by the appearance of low-altitude clouds and moderate northwesterly winds.

A further slight dip on Saturday will bring temperatures back down to seasonal averages for this time of year, delivering comfortable summer conditions over mountainous and high-altitude areas.

//Petra// AA