Jordan will be affected on Thursday by a hot air mass moving in from the Arabian Peninsula, raising temperatures and bringing relatively hot conditions to most areas. Its impact is expected to intensify on Friday, with temperatures rising to around 4–5°C above their seasonal averages for this time of year.
The Jordan Meteorological Department said temperatures would rise slightly on Thursday, with relatively hot conditions prevailing across most areas and very hot weather in the Badia, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba. Temperatures are expected to reach around 36°C in Amman and 41°C in Aqaba.
Winds will be moderate and northeasterly on Thursday, becoming active at times, particularly in the Badia. At night, temperatures will be moderate across most areas and relatively hot in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba, with moderate northeasterly winds.
Highs and lows in eastern Amman will range between 37°C and 24°C, while western Amman will record 35°C and 22°C. Temperatures will range between 32°C and 21°C in the northern highlands, 33°C and 20°C in the Sharah Mountains, 41°C and 26°C in the Badia, and 37°C and 23°C in the plains.
The northern Jordan Valley will see 42°C and 28°C, the southern Jordan Valley 43°C and 31°C, the Dead Sea 42°C and 30°C, and Aqaba 41°C and 28°C.
The Meteorological Department warned of reduced horizontal visibility due to dust in the Badia and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during peak hours. It urged people to drink plenty of water and fluids, avoid leaving children inside closed vehicles even for short periods, and refrain from leaving flammable materials inside vehicles.
Temperatures will continue to rise on Friday, reaching around 4–5°C above their seasonal averages. Hot weather is expected across most areas, with very hot conditions in the Badia, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba.
Temperatures are forecast to reach around 37°C in Amman and 42°C in Aqaba. Winds will be moderate and northeasterly, occasionally becoming active. At night, temperatures will be moderate across most areas and relatively hot in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba, with light northwesterly winds.
The impact of the hot conditions will begin to ease on Saturday, with temperatures dropping and moderate summer weather prevailing in the mountain highlands, while conditions will remain hot in the Badia, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba. Highs are expected to reach around 34°C in Amman and 41°C in Aqaba.
Winds will be moderate and northwesterly, becoming active at times. At night, temperatures will be moderate across most areas and relatively hot in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba.
Similar conditions will continue on Sunday, with moderate summer weather in the mountain highlands and hot conditions in the Badia, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba. Temperatures will remain around 34°C in Amman and 41°C in Aqaba, with moderate northwesterly winds becoming active at times.
During Sunday night, temperatures will be moderate across most areas and relatively hot in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba, with moderate northwesterly winds.
