Urgent: an unprecedented increase in the heat wave, starting from Thursday, when the temperature is close to 44 degrees in Amman, Friday

Arab Weather - Weather maps indicate through the Badr system developed by Arab Weather that an unprecedented increase in the heat wave is expected from Thursday 3-9-2020, as the rush and control of the very hot air mass coming from the desert of the Arabian Peninsula is renewed over the country Levant, and thus the Kingdom is entering the second peak of this heat wave, which the Jordan Meteorological Department said is the longest since the climatic records were recorded in the Kingdom since the days of the Emirate of Transjordan.

Tuesday and Wednesday ... a temporary retreat on the heat wave

And the effect of the extremely hot air mass decreases temporarily on Tuesday and Wednesday, so that temperatures drop significantly in some regions, especially the western ones, but despite this, the Kingdom in general remains under the influence of the heat wave. And the weather turns to become normal summer over the high mountain heights, while the weather remains hot in general in the rest of the regions, and with the hours of the afternoon and evening some moderate clouds appear, with a low probability that some local showers of rain will fall in a limited range.

Thursday ... a significant rise in temperatures and a return to the forty levels

On Thursday, there is a significant rise in temperatures, and they will be 10-12 degrees Celsius higher than their averages for this time of the year. And the weather returns to become very hot and dry in general in most regions of the Kingdom, and temperatures are between 41 and 43 degrees Celsius in many Jordanian villages and cities, including the capital Amman, while the weather is very hot all hours of the day in the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea regions. And Aqaba, in addition to some areas of the Badia, and temperatures there exceed 45 degrees.

Also, quantities of medium and high clouds gradually appear, with a low probability that some local showers will fall from rain in a limited range, which may be accompanied by thunder.

The winds are southeasterly to easterly moderate, they are active at intervals and may cause dust and dust.

Friday ... very hot air mass will be placed over the Kingdom and record temperatures are expected

And it is expected that there will be another rise in temperatures on Friday, which will be more than 12 degrees Celsius above their levels for this time of the year.

The weather turns to become blazing and dry in general in most regions of the Kingdom, and temperatures are between 42 and 44 degrees Celsius in many Jordanian villages and cities, including the capital Amman, and temperatures approach 50 degrees Celsius in some areas of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. And Aqaba Governorate.

And again, quantities of medium and high clouds gradually appear, with a low probability that some local showers will fall from rain in a limited range, which may be accompanied by thunder.

The winds are southeasterly to easterly moderate, brisk at times and may cause dust and dirt.

And at night hours, the temperatures are recorded in record values in relation to what is usual in the night hours and the weather is generally hot in most regions of the Kingdom, with the appearance of some clouds and medium and high clouds, and the winds are generally calm.

Important recommendations regarding the second peak of this heat wave are advised to be taken seriously:

In view of the unprecedented increase in the expected heat wave over the weekend, there is a set of important recommendations that must be taken seriously in dealing with such an atmosphere that can be summarized in the following points:

• Not to be exposed to the sun during all hours of the day.
• Drink more cold liquids and soft drinks throughout the day, even at night hours, even if you are not thirsty.
• It is advised not to exert physical exertion outside most of the time, even at night hours, because the low wind speed, the air drying out completely, and the significant high temperatures will increase the so-called thermal pressure.
• Be careful not to leave sterilizers and any flammable materials inside the vehicles.
• Be careful not to leave children inside the vehicles, even for a few short periods.

A special weather bulletin will be broadcast for this exceptional weather event later during the day.

God knows.