Ammon News - A prolonged heatwave is set to sweep across the region beginning Friday, with meteorological models predicting temperatures to rise up to 7 C above the seasonal average in many areas.

Weather conditions on Wednesday remain stable, with a slight increase in temperatures and generally typical summer conditions prevailing across most parts of the country.

However, hotter conditions are affecting desert regions, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Winds are expected to be moderate northwesterlies, occasionally becoming active.

A hot air mass originating from southern Iraq and the Arabian Peninsula is forecast to approach gradually on Thursday, raising temperatures by approximately 2–3 C above average. The resulting weather will be relatively hot over highlands and distinctly hotter across the rest of the country, with light to moderate northeasterly to northwesterly winds.

By Friday, the country will fall under the full influence of this intense and dry heatwave, which is expected to persist for several days. Temperatures will continue to climb, exceeding climatic norms by 6–7 C.

The conditions will be dry and hot in most areas and extremely hot across low-lying regions, including the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, Aqaba, and the eastern desert. Winds will shift from moderate southeasterlies in the morning to northwesterlies by afternoon.

High-altitude cloud cover is expected to appear on Saturday as the heatwave continues. The highlands will experience hot weather, while other regions will endure extreme heat. Winds will remain moderate, varying between northeasterly and northwesterly directions with occasional gusts.

Temperatures today are expected to vary significantly across the region. In the capital, East Amman will see highs of 34 C and lows of 21 C, while West Amman will experience slightly cooler conditions at 32 C during the day and 19 C at night.

The northern highlands are forecast to reach 29 C during the day, dropping to 16 C overnight, and the Sharah Highlands will see similar temperatures at 30 C and 17 C, respectively. Desert areas will endure hotter conditions, with highs reaching 38 C and lows around 22 C. In the plains, temperatures will range between 34 C and 20 C.

The Jordan Valley is expected to be particularly hot, with the northern part recording highs of 40 C and lows of 24 C, and the southern valley peaking at 41 C with nighttime lows of 30 C. The Dead Sea and Gulf of Aqaba will both see daytime highs of 40–41 C and overnight lows of 29 C. Petra