The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has released its weather forecast for Saturday, October 10, 2026, indicating that the country will experience autumnal weather with mild to hot temperatures during the day and cool temperatures at night. The weather will be hot in the northern and southern regions, while the coastal areas will experience mild temperatures. The authority has warned of fog on several roads, especially those leading to and from northern Egypt, Cairo, and the northern and central Sinai Peninsula.
The Meteorological Authority has predicted that several agricultural and high-speed roads, particularly those near water bodies, will experience fog from 4:00 to 8:00 am, which may be dense in some areas, requiring caution while driving. The authority has also forecasted light rain in some areas, including the northwestern coast and northern parts of the country, with a possibility of extension to some areas of the country's central and southern regions.
The Meteorological Authority has warned of the possibility of light to moderate and sometimes heavy rain in the central and southern regions, which may lead to flash flooding in some areas of the central and southern Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea governorate. The authority has also predicted weak chances of light rain in some areas of the northeastern coast, southern parts of the country, and the Suez Canal cities, which may extend to some areas of Cairo and the northern regions.
The Meteorological Authority has warned of strong winds in some areas, including Cairo, central and southern Sinai, southern Egypt, and the southern Eastern Desert, which may stir up sand and dust. The authority has also cautioned against the possibility of strong winds accompanying cumulonimbus clouds, as well as lightning accompanying thunderstorms in some areas, requiring adherence to necessary precautions.
According to the Meteorological Authority's forecast, the expected temperatures for October 10, 2026, are as follows: Cairo will experience a high of 30 degrees Celsius and a low of 20 degrees Celsius, while the New Administrative Capital and 6th of October City will experience a high of 31 degrees Celsius and a low of 19 degrees Celsius. The coastal city of Alexandria will experience a high of 28 degrees Celsius and a low of 19 degrees Celsius.
The Meteorological Authority has also forecasted the state of the Mediterranean and Red Seas, indicating that the Mediterranean Sea will experience moderate waves with a height of 1-1.5 meters, while the Red Sea will experience moderate to rough waves with a height of 1.5-2.5 meters. The Suez Gulf will experience moderate to rough waves with a height of 2-2.5 meters.
The Meteorological Authority has urged citizens to take necessary precautions to mitigate the effects of the expected weather conditions and to follow official updates and bulletins. Citizens are advised to exercise caution while driving during foggy periods and to avoid areas prone to flash flooding and heavy rainfall.
Key points
- The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has warned of potential flash flooding in some areas of the central and southern Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea governorate.
- The authority has predicted light rain in some areas, including the northwestern coast and northern parts of the country.
- The expected temperatures for October 10, 2026, range from 28 to 39 degrees Celsius in various parts of the country.
