According to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority, the country is expected to experience hot and humid weather during the day, with temperatures significantly rising in the southern regions. The weather will be moderate to warm in the morning, becoming hot and humid in the northern regions, including Cairo, and extremely hot in the southern areas.

The Meteorological Authority has provided a detailed breakdown of the expected temperatures across various cities and regions. In Cairo and the surrounding areas, the temperature is expected to reach 32 degrees Celsius, with a feels-like temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. In the New Administrative Capital, the temperature is expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius, with a feels-like temperature of 35 degrees Celsius.

In the northern coastal regions, including Alexandria, the temperature is expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius, with a feels-like temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. In the southern coastal regions, including Port Said and Damietta, the temperature is expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius, with a feels-like temperature of 33 degrees Celsius.

The Meteorological Authority has also provided temperature forecasts for the cities and regions in the Suez Canal, Sinai, and the northern Red Sea. In Ismailia, the temperature is expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius, with a feels-like temperature of 36 degrees Celsius. In Sharm El-Sheikh, the temperature is expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius, with a feels-like temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.

In the southern regions, including the governorates of Qena, Luxor, and Aswan, the temperature is expected to reach 39-40 degrees Celsius, with a feels-like temperature of 41 degrees Celsius. The authority has warned of the potential for high temperatures and humidity in these regions, advising residents and visitors to take necessary precautions.

The Meteorological Authority has also issued a report on the state of the sea and marine navigation. The Mediterranean Sea is expected to be moderate, with wave heights ranging from 1.25 to 1.75 meters. The Red Sea is expected to be moderate to rough, with wave heights ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 meters.

The hot and humid weather is expected to persist across most regions of Egypt throughout the day, with significant variations in temperature between the northern and southern regions. Residents and visitors are advised to stay hydrated and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the heat.

Key points

  • The temperature is expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius in some areas, including the southern regions of Egypt.
  • The hot and humid weather is expected to persist across most regions of Egypt throughout the day.
  • The Meteorological Authority has warned of the potential for high temperatures and humidity in the southern regions.

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