Amman, July 16 (Petra) -- Seasonal summer weather is projected to continue across most parts of the country through Sunday, while hot conditions will persist in the badia, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba, according to the Meteorological Department. For Thursday and Friday, typical summer conditions are expected over the highlands and plains, with higher temperatures concentrated in the badia, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba.

Moderate northwesterly winds will blow across the country, occasionally strengthening. A slight rise in temperatures is anticipated on Saturday, bringing relatively warm conditions to most regions, though the overall weather pattern remains steady through Sunday with continued hot conditions in low-lying and desert areas. On Thursday, temperatures in East Amman will range from a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius to a minimum of 22 degrees Celsius, while West Amman will see a high of 32 degrees Celsius and a low of 20 degrees Celsius.

In the northern highlands, temperatures are expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius and drop to 19 degrees Celsius, whereas the Sharah highlands will record a high of 31 degrees Celsius and a low of 17 degrees Celsius.

The badia regions will experience a high of 38 degrees Celsius and a low of 22 degrees Celsius, and the plains will range between 34 degrees Celsius and 21 degrees Celsius.

For the lower-elevation areas, the northern Jordan Valley is forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius with a low of 24 degrees Celsius, while the southern Jordan Valley will see a high of 42 degrees Celsius and a low of 26 degrees Celsius.

Finally, temperatures at the Dead Sea will peak at 41 degrees Celsius and drop to 25 degrees Celsius, while the Gulf of Aqaba is forecast to experience a high of 41 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius. //Petra// AA