The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has released its weather forecast for the coming hours, announcing the onset of weather fluctuations and chances of rainfall across several governorates. Unstable conditions are expected to begin over northern regions, stretching from the Mediterranean coast to parts of the Nile Delta. Despite relatively hot and humid conditions, cold air currents in the upper atmosphere will collide with warm, humid air, generating a brief and localized state of instability.
The atmosphere will remain humid due to rain-bearing clouds forming over the region, heightening the feeling of heat. The EMA has warned of scattered thunderstorms expected on Thursday, with random thunderclouds forming over the northwestern coast from Matrouh to Alexandria. By afternoon and late afternoon, convective thunderclouds will build, penetrating and expanding over the Delta governorates, including Beheira, Monufiya, and Sharqiya.
The EMA has outlined its forecast for the 2026 autumn season, which began on Wednesday and will last for three months. According to the Director-General of the Forecasting and Early Warning Center at the EMA, Mahmoud Shaheen, potential weather fluctuations are expected as autumn weather maps shift rapidly according to changes in atmospheric pressure patterns and distributions.
Light to moderate rainfall is anticipated, with thunderclouds potentially developing over scattered areas of the northwestern coast and the Nile Delta. Some rain may reach Greater Cairo, with the EMA confirming that seasonal forecasts suggest rainfall amounts and temperatures during this autumn may be slightly above average climatic norms.
Once the brief weather system passes, temperatures are expected to drop noticeably starting Friday and Saturday. The EMA's forecast indicates that cold air currents will bring relief from the hot and humid conditions, with temperatures expected to decrease significantly over the coming days.
The rainfall map indicates that scattered thunderstorms are expected on Thursday, with areas such as Kafr El-Sheikh, Damietta, and Port Said likely to experience rainfall. The EMA has warned of the potential for heavy rainfall in some areas, with residents advised to take necessary precautions.
The EMA's forecast for the 2026 autumn season suggests that Egypt can expect a period of unstable weather, with potential weather fluctuations and scattered rainfall. As the season progresses, residents can expect temperatures to vary, with some areas experiencing cooler conditions while others remain relatively warm.
Key points
- Temperatures in Egypt are expected to drop noticeably starting Friday and Saturday.
- Scattered thunderstorms are expected on Thursday, with light to moderate rainfall anticipated during the 2026 autumn season.
- The 2026 autumn season is expected to experience slightly above average climatic norms for rainfall amounts and temperatures.
