Lebanon Weather Update: Hot Air Masses Ease, Temperatures Drop – Department of Estimates

The Department of Estimates at the Meteorological Authority stated that “the effect of hot air masses stationed over the Arabian Peninsula eases over Lebanon and the eastern basin of the Mediterranean, starting today, Sunday, as temperatures drop and return to their seasonal rates in the mountainous areas, while they remain above their rates by 5 degrees in the summer.” Inland areas at least, and the humidity decreases in the coastal areas, provided that the minimum temperatures remain high, with some scattered drizzle falling in the northern regions. on the coast as a result of the activity of the southwesterly winds saturated with moisture.

In its morning bulletin, it warned of “the risk of fires breaking out in forested areas, and we recommend drinking plenty of water and avoiding exposure to sunlight during peak hours,” noting that “the average temperature for the month of August ranges between 25 and 33 degrees Celsius in Beirut, and between 18 and 35 degrees.” percentage in Zahle.

And the Department of Estimates stated, “The expected weather in Lebanon today, Sunday, is partly cloudy, with heavy fog at the middle elevations, with bad visibility at times, and the possibility of drizzle falling on the northern elevations. mountainous areas, and we are witnessing a decline in humidity on the coast, which reduces the feeling of heat, especially during Sunday/Monday nights.”

And she pointed out, “The weather expected for tomorrow, Monday, is partly cloudy, with fog on the highlands, and an additional and slight decrease in temperatures, especially the low temperature. We are also witnessing a slight additional decrease in the humidity on the coast, which reduces the feeling of heat, while temperatures remain above average.” Up to 5 degrees inside.

And it indicated that “the weather expected on Tuesday is partly cloudy, with temperatures returning to a slight rise, especially in the mountainous and inland areas, and stabilizing in the coastal areas, as fog forms on the heights.”

The department also stated that “the weather expected on Wednesday is cloudy to partly cloudy, with an additional rise in temperatures, as the effect of hot masses is renewed, and the feeling of heat returns as a result of the activity of the southwesterly winds saturated with moisture in the coastal areas; as well as in the interior regions where temperatures are within limits above average.” The 7 degrees.

She added, “The surface winds are southwesterly, with a speed between 10 and 25 km/h. The swelling is medium on the coast and gets worse at times at medium elevations due to fog. The relative humidity on the coast is between 60 and 75%. The sea condition is low, the wave height is low, and the water surface temperature is 30 degrees Celsius.” .

2023-08-20 10:01:22
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