Meteorology: Severe heat wave to peak on Friday

Bethlehem - Ma'an - The Palestinian Meteorological Department expects the country to continue to be affected by the hot and dry air mass on Friday, so the weather will be very hot in most areas, and there will be no significant change in temperatures, which will remain about 7 degrees Celsius higher than their annual average. The winds will be northwesterly, light to moderate in speed, sometimes active, and the sea will be light to medium in wave height. In the evening and night hours: The weather is moderate in the mountainous areas and relatively warm in the rest of the regions. The winds are northwesterly, light to moderate in speed, sometimes active, and the sea is light to medium in wave height. Saturday 07/13/2024: The weather will be hot to very hot, and temperatures will drop, but they will remain about 4 degrees Celsius above their annual average. The winds will be westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate in speed, sometimes active, and the sea will be light to medium in wave height. Sunday 07 /14/2024: The weather will be normal summer, with another noticeable drop in temperatures, while remaining slightly above their annual average. The winds will be westerly to northwesterly, moderate to active in speed, and the sea will be light to medium in wave height. Monday 07/15/2024: The country is affected by a hot and dry air mass, so the weather will be hot to very hot in most areas, with a noticeable rise in temperatures. The winds will be westerly to northwesterly, moderate to active in speed, and the sea will be light to medium in wave height. The Meteorological Department warns citizens of the danger of: 1- Exposure to direct sunlight for a long time, especially during peak hours. 2- The risk of starting fires in areas where there are many dry grasses and trees. Source: Maan News Agency