A powerful heatwave is currently affecting parts of the Arabian Peninsula—particularly Iraq and Kuwait—as a result of an intensified "heat dome", a dynamic phenomenon in which air heats up in the lower layers of the atmosphere due to a process known as "adiabatic compression". This occurs when air is compressed under a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere, producing a surface-level hot air mass whose intensity depends on the region, the strength of the high-pressure system, and the time of year.
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Extreme Heat Across Northern Arabia
The heat dome is generating extreme temperatures across Iraq and Kuwait, as well as parts of eastern Saudi Arabia, where maximum temperatures are reaching around 50°C. The result is intensely hot conditions from early morning through the afternoon, significantly increasing the risk of heatstroke and heat exhaustion.
Will This Heatwave Reach Jordan?
According to ArabiaWeather, the effects of this heatwave are not expected to reach Jordan. Instead, the prevailing weather systems in the coming days indicate a cooler air mass pushing toward Eastern Europe, which will extend its influence to the eastern Mediterranean, including Jordan. This will likely lead to a drop in temperatures in the coming days.
Weather Outlook for Jordan:
Typical summer conditions are expected in the mountainous and western regions.
Hot weather will persist in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Aqaba, and parts of the eastern desert during the day.
Highs in major cities, including Amman, will remain in the low 30s°C, while temperatures will exceed the mid-30s°C in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Aqaba, and some desert areas.
Winds will be northwesterly moderate, picking up in the afternoon and evening, potentially raising dust in desert and open areas.
Nighttime conditions will remain pleasant across most parts of the country, especially in the highlands and plains.
In conclusion, Jordan will remain unaffected by the heatwave gripping northern Arabia, and residents can expect more moderate summer weather over the coming days.
