Jordan: Dusty weather this morning, with a warning of increased dust levels in the atmosphere as the Khamaseen depression approaches.

Arab Weather - Satellite images from the Arab Weather Regional Center indicate an increase in dust and suspended dust levels in the atmosphere over the coming hours due to the approach of a Khamaseen depression during the daytime hours today, leading to reduced horizontal visibility, including in areas of the capital, Amman.

With increasing levels of dust in the atmosphere, people with respiratory, eye, and allergy conditions are advised to take precautions to avoid complications. Some tips to follow during increased dust levels in the atmosphere include:

• Cover your nose and face well, especially for those with respiratory and eye problems.
• Wash your face and nose well with water to avoid contamination by dust.
• Avoid walking and direct exposure to dust.
• Do not touch your eyes and nose with your hands and wash them well with water.

The Kingdom is affected by a Khamaseen depression today.

In detail, a Khamaseen depression centered northwest of Egypt is approaching the Kingdom today, accompanied by a relatively hot and dry air mass. Therefore, temperatures will continue to rise significantly, exceeding their annual average for this time of year by about 10-12 degrees Celsius. The weather will be relatively hot, dry, and dusty in most regions of the Kingdom, and hot to very hot in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, with maximum temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in major cities, including neighborhoods of the capital, Amman, while they will approach 40 degrees Celsius in the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea.

The winds will be moderate southwesterly, with clear activity during the afternoon and evening hours, causing significant dust storms.

A dense dust wave is expected to sweep towards the Kingdom during the evening and night hours.

During the evening and night hours of Tuesday/Wednesday, the weather will be much warmer than usual, and a denser dust wave is expected. The atmosphere will become dusty over time, with the dust density increasing significantly in the late afternoon and night. There is also a possibility of light mud rain in the afternoon and evening hours in limited areas.

And God knows best.