Hot Weather
Dr. Mohamed Ali Fahim, Head of the Climate Change Information Center at the Agricultural Research Center, explained that the extreme weather is being driven by a "heat dome" that traps hot air near the Earth's surface. The phenomenon has coincided with the extension of the Indian monsoon low-pressure system and the influx of extremely hot air masses from the Libyan Desert.
Egypt is experiencing a noticeable drop in temperatures across northern parts of the country, extending to Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt on Sunday, with highs falling by 4-5 degrees Celsius.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a set of important and urgent tips for citizens in light of the intense heatwave currently affecting the country.
The Authority indicated that high humidity levels will make the perceived temperature feel 1 to 3 degrees Celsius higher than the actual temperature in the shade.
Knowing the precise difference between the two conditions and recognizing the warning signs is very important.
As an extreme heat wave hits Egypt, citizens are urgently warned agains direct sun exposure to avoid heat exhaustion and its symptoms.
Temperatures will remain moderate and humid at night across most of the country, becoming warmer in Upper Egypt, EMA said in a statement on Friday.
At night, most areas will experience moderately hot and humid conditions, while Southern Upper Egypt remains hot, it added.
Weather conditions are expected to be mild during the early morning hours before turning very hot throughout the day across most regions. Along the northern coast, temperatures will be warm to hot, while nighttime conditions will remain generally mild, becoming warmer in Upper Egypt.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has announced that hot to very hot weather will continue across most of the country, noting that the peak of the heatwave will be Tuesday.
While the actual temperatures show a mild cooling trend, humidity levels remain elevated, causing the heat to feel more intense, especially during mornings and evenings.e
According to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), a slight and temporary rise in temperatures will affect most parts of the country on Saturday and Sunday.
The ongoing heatwave is bringing extremely hot and humid conditions across the country, with southern Upper Egypt—including Luxor and Aswan—experiencing the most intense heat.
Cairo will experience daytime highs of 37-38 degrees Celsius, while Alexandria will enjoy a pleasant 31 degrees, perfect for a vacation, according to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA).
No relief from the heat is in sight until Sunday.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority expects ‘extremely hot and humid weather’ to prevail on Tuesday across most parts of the country, with a tendency to be hot and humid on the northern coasts, and moderate temperatures at night and during the early morning.
Alongside the heat, the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts windy conditions in Cairo, the North Coast, and southern Egypt from Saturday to Monday.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) reports that the country is currently under a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere, which means more sunshine and relatively calm winds.
Throughout the next week, the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) predicts daytime temperatures in Cairo and the Nile Delta to hover between 32 and 34 degrees in the shade.
A hot and humid weather is expected to prevail during the day in most parts of the country, tending to be hot and humid at night.
