The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has issued a weather forecast for October 4, 2026, warning of hot and humid conditions across the country. A high-pressure system is dominating the weather, leading to a hot day on the Mediterranean coast, with temperatures expected to soar in the face of the sea and Cairo. The weather is expected to be moderate during the early evening, but it will become cooler later in the night and early morning.
The Meteorological Authority has warned of a dense fog that is expected to form on some roads leading to and from the north of the country, including Cairo, the Suez Canal, and the Sinai Peninsula. The fog is expected to occur between 4 am and 8 am, causing hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving during this period.
There is a chance of light to moderate rain showers in some areas, with a 30% chance of thunderstorms in the northwestern coastal regions and northern parts of the country. The rain showers may be heavy at times, with a 20% chance of occurring in some areas. Additionally, there is a slight chance of light rain showers in other parts of the country, including the northeastern coastal regions and southern parts of the Sinai Peninsula.
The Meteorological Authority has also warned of strong winds that are expected to blow across the country, with gusts reaching up to 40 km/h. The winds are expected to be strong enough to stir up dust and sand in some areas, particularly in the southern parts of the country and the New Valley governorate.
The weather forecast also includes information on the state of the sea. The Mediterranean Sea is expected to be rough, with wave heights reaching up to 2 meters. The winds are expected to be southwesterly and northwesterly. The Red Sea is expected to be moderate to rough, with wave heights reaching up to 2.5 meters. The winds are expected to be northwesterly.
The Meteorological Authority has also released a list of expected temperatures for various cities across the country. The temperatures are expected to be hot during the day, with highs reaching up to 38 degrees Celsius in some areas. The temperatures are expected to drop significantly at night, with lows reaching as low as 15 degrees Celsius in some areas.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has advised citizens to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the extreme weather conditions. Citizens are advised to stay indoors during the hottest part of the day and to avoid traveling during the peak sun hours. They are also advised to check the weather forecast regularly for updates on the weather conditions.
Key points
- The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has warned of thunderstorms and strong winds across the country on October 4, 2026.
- A dense fog is expected to form on some roads, causing hazardous driving conditions.
- The weather is expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures soaring in some areas.
