Ammon News - The Kingdom will remain under the grip of an intense heatwave on Sunday, with temperatures hovering 4 to 5 degrees Celsius above seasonal averages, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD).

Hot weather is expected to dominate most regions, while sweltering conditions will persist in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Winds will be moderate northwesterly, picking up periodically in the evening.

In its daily update, the JMD warned of potential reduced horizontal visibility due to dust in desert areas. The department advised the public to avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during peak hours, refrain from lighting fires in forested areas and open spaces, and never leave children or elderly individuals inside closed vehicles.

Similar hot conditions will continue through Monday and Tuesday across most regions, remaining extremely hot in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, with moderate northwesterly winds gusting on occasion.

By Wednesday, the effect of the heatwave is expected to recede slightly. Relatively hot weather will prevail over most regions, while high temperatures will continue in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba under moderate northwesterly winds.

Key temperature forecasts for Sunday will range between a high and low: East Amman: 39C / 25C West Amman: 37C / 23C Badia Regions: 42 C / 23 C Northern Jordan Valley: 43C / 26C Dead Sea: 44C / 27C Aqaba: 43C / 29C /.