The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has predicted that the country will experience autumnal weather conditions from Wednesday, September 30, until Sunday, October 4, 2026. During this period, temperatures are expected to vary across different regions, with the highest temperature reaching 39 degrees Celsius in southern Upper Egypt. The authority also warned of potential rainfall in northern areas and strong winds.

According to the forecast, there is a chance of light rain, which may intensify at times, in various areas along the northern coast, northern coastal regions, and parts of the Western Desert. This rain is expected to occur intermittently over the coming days. The Meteorological Authority advised citizens to be prepared for these weather conditions.

The country is expected to experience mild temperatures during the early morning hours, with temperatures rising to warm levels during the day along the northern coast. In contrast, the weather will be hot in the coastal regions, Greater Cairo, and northern Upper Egypt, while southern Upper Egypt will experience extremely hot conditions. At night, temperatures will drop to moderate levels.

The Meteorological Authority provided a breakdown of the expected temperatures for Wednesday, September 30. In Greater Cairo and the coastal regions, the temperature is expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius during the day and drop to 21 degrees Celsius at night. Along the northern coast, the temperature will reach 26 degrees Celsius during the day and 20 degrees Celsius at night.

In northern Upper Egypt, the temperature is expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius during the day and 20 degrees Celsius at night. In southern Upper Egypt, the temperature will soar to 39 degrees Celsius during the day and drop to 24 degrees Celsius at night. These temperature fluctuations are expected to continue over the coming days.

In addition to the potential rainfall, the Meteorological Authority warned of the possibility of fog formation on some roads leading to and from northern areas, passing through Greater Cairo, the Suez Canal cities, central Sinai, and northern Upper Egypt. This fog is expected to form between 4 am and 8 am.

The authority's forecast indicates that the weather conditions will continue to vary across different regions over the coming days. Citizens are advised to stay informed about the latest weather forecast and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.

Key points

  • The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has predicted autumnal weather conditions with a chance of rain in some areas.
  • Temperatures are expected to vary across different regions, with the highest temperature reaching 39 degrees Celsius in southern Upper Egypt.
  • The authority warned of potential fog formation on some roads, particularly in northern areas, passing through Greater Cairo, and other regions.

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