Amman:Rainy and relatively cold weather is anticipated to dominate much of the Kingdom of Jordan on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to fall 3 to 4 degrees Celsius below seasonal averages, with warnings issued for possible flash floods in parts of the north and center, as reported by the Jordan Meteorological Department.
According to Jordan News Agency, intermittent showers are forecast for the northern and central regions, as well as limited parts of the east and southwest. Rainfall may become briefly heavy in some northern and central areas during the early morning. The department has warned of possible flash flooding early Sunday in limited parts of northern and central Jordan, including the Dead Sea area.
Partly cloudy to occasionally overcast skies will prevail across most regions, with showers in the far northeastern Badia possibly accompanied by thunder. Westerly winds are expected to be moderate, occasionally becoming active. Fog could reduce visibility during morning and nighttime hours over mountainous areas, parts of the plains, and Badia, while dust may affect visibility in desert regions. Motorists have been cautioned against slippery roads in areas receiving rainfall.
Sunday's temperatures are forecast to reach 18 degrees Celsius in East Amman and 16 C in West Amman, compared with 15 C in the northern highlands, 14 C in the Sharah highlands, 19 C across the plains, and 21 C in the Badia. Highs will reach 25 C in the northern Jordan Valley, 28 C in the southern Jordan Valley, and 26 C at the Dead Sea and in Aqaba.
Conditions are expected to improve on Monday with sunny skies and relatively cold weather across most regions, while moderate temperatures will prevail in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Easterly winds will remain moderate.
Temperatures are anticipated to rise slightly on Tuesday, bringing pleasant conditions to most areas and moderate weather to the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Some medium-level clouds will appear over eastern regions, accompanied by moderate southeasterly winds.
A slight decline in temperatures is forecast for Wednesday, with relatively cold weather returning to most regions and moderate conditions continuing in low-lying areas. High-level clouds are expected, with moderate northwesterly winds.