Jordan: Daily chances of scattered thunderstorms, accompanied by sudden winds and dust, as the heat wave continues.

Arab Weather - Arab Weather maps show that the impact of the heat wave is not limited to high temperatures alone. Over the course of several days of the week, it is accompanied by scattered thunderstorms that develop almost daily during the afternoon and evening, accompanied by the possibility of thunderstorms and rain showers. It is characterized by sudden downward winds that cause sandstorms.

Details of the possibility of scattered areas of the Kingdom being affected by thunderstorms, coinciding with the continuation of the heat wave.

In detail, it is expected that quantities of moisture will flow into the middle and upper layers of the atmosphere, coinciding with the high heating processes of the Earth's surface, and thus quantities of medium and high clouds will appear. These clouds will be interspersed with thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening periods on an almost daily basis, resulting in the possibility of random rain showers, concentrated in the desert regions, the eastern plains, and some southern regions.

14-day weather in Amman, Jordan

Warning of severe (sudden) downdrafts and sandstorms during daily thunderstorm activity.

Thunderstorms are also expected to be accompanied by what are known as sudden, strong downdrafts in their areas, with gusts that may exceed 70 km/h. This will lead to the formation of dense dust waves and sandstorms that arise in the vicinity of the thunderclouds, as a result of the accompanying strong downdrafts. These storms will gradually expand to reach areas far from the clouds, and may even reach the interior of some major cities, causing extremely dusty conditions.

For example, a thunderstorm may develop in the eastern Badia regions, generating strong downdrafts that stir up dust and form a sandstorm. The storm begins locally but quickly and suddenly spreads to wider areas, including city centers. These winds require securing outdoor belongings and driving with extreme caution during these conditions, especially in the Badia regions.

In such weather conditions, it is recommended to be aware of dust-raising winds and possibly heavy dust waves, especially in desert areas. It is also recommended to drive carefully and avoid speeding on roads that may witness rainfall, especially desert roads.

And God knows best.