The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has forecast heavy and medium-intensity rain to fall on several governorates during the first week of autumn. The country's weather is expected to change, with 12 governorates experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms. The Meteorological Authority has warned that the rain may be accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.
The governorates expected to be affected by the heavy rain and thunderstorms include those in the northwestern coastal region and northern coastal areas, such as Alexandria, El Beheira, Matruh, Dakahlia, Damietta, and Kafr El Sheikh. The Meteorological Authority has predicted that these areas will experience light to medium rain, with a 30% chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms in the evening.
In addition to the northwestern coastal region, the Meteorological Authority has also forecast light to medium rain, with a 30% chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms, in the southern coastal areas and canal cities, such as El Gharbeya, El Menoufeya, El Sharqeya, Ismailia, Port Said, and Suez. The rain may also reach the Greater Cairo area, albeit weakly, with a 10% chance.
The Meteorological Authority has warned of the possibility of thunderclouds, with a 30% chance of lightning strikes in some areas. The authority has also predicted strong winds, which may be accompanied by sand and dust storms in some areas. The winds are expected to be strong due to the air descending from the thunderclouds.
The country is expected to experience a range of weather phenomena, including strong winds in most areas, which will help to cool the temperature during the night. However, the winds may also cause sand and dust storms in the northwestern coastal areas. The authority has advised citizens to take necessary precautions and follow updates from the Meteorological Authority.
The Meteorological Authority has also warned of disturbances in maritime navigation in the Gulf of Suez and Aqaba, with high waves expected due to strong winds. Citizens have been advised to take necessary precautions to mitigate the effects of the expected weather phenomena.
The temperature forecast for today is as follows: The Greater Cairo area is expected to experience a high of 33°C and a felt temperature of 35°C. The coastal areas are expected to experience highs of 29-30°C and felt temperatures of 32-33°C. The northern and southern regions are expected to experience highs of 36-40°C and felt temperatures of 38-41°C.
Key points
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to hit 12 Egyptian governorates.
- The Meteorological Authority has warned of the possibility of thunderclouds and strong winds.
- The country is expected to experience a range of weather phenomena, including strong winds and sand and dust storms.
