Timeline of a strong Khamsin low-pressure system affecting many Arab countries

Arab Weather - The weather maps at the Arab Weather Center indicate expectations of the formation of a strong Khamsin low-pressure system, God willing, in the Algerian Sahara on Friday, May 15, 2026. This low-pressure system will move, God willing, with the jet stream towards the east and northeast to affect many Arab countries and bring severe weather and temperature fluctuations, in addition to dense dust waves and sandstorms.

Timeline of a strong Khamsin low-pressure system affecting many Arab countries

Friday and Saturday 15 and 16-5-2026: The Khamsin low pressure system will form in the Algerian Sahara and deepen there, God willing, then move to Libya. God willing, it will cause a significant rise in temperatures in central and southern Algeria and Libya, reaching above the mid-40s Celsius in those areas. Strong winds will blow, causing sandstorms and dense dust waves in many areas, leading to a significant decrease in horizontal visibility, perhaps reaching zero.

Sunday, May 17, 2026: The Khamsin low-pressure system moves eastward and deepens in its center, which is located northeast of Libyan territory. Later, it moves to northern Egypt, and its direct effects on Egypt begin, as temperatures rise to around the high 40s Celsius in Matrouh Governorate, while they reach 40 in Cairo, the Canal cities, and the rest of the regions. Active winds carrying dust blow, resulting in Khamsin weather conditions, characterized by hot, dry, and dusty weather.

Monday, May 18, 2026: The Khamsin low pressure system will move, God willing, towards the Levant and Iraq regions, and Khamsin weather conditions will prevail, with very dusty conditions prevailing in various regions of the Levant and Iraq, and active to strong winds will blow, God willing, causing sandstorms to occur in desert areas and roads, especially in the Jordanian desert and western Iraq.

And God knows best.