Ammon News - Temperatures are expected to return to their seasonal averages on Thursday following the departure of the hot air mass, with stable summer conditions forecast to persist through Sunday, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.

The department said Thursday will bring a slight decline in temperatures, with typical summer weather prevailing across most regions. Hot conditions will continue in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba, while moderate northwesterly winds are expected to become active at times.

Little change is forecast on Friday, with seasonally warm conditions continuing across most parts of the country. Low clouds are expected to develop over northern and central areas, while hot weather persists in the Badia and the low-lying regions, including the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba. Moderate northwesterly winds are forecast to strengthen occasionally.

The prevailing weather pattern is expected to remain in place through the weekend. Typical summer conditions are forecast on both Saturday and Sunday across most regions, while hot weather continues in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba. Intermittent low cloud cover is also expected over northern and central parts of the country.

Thursday's temperatures are forecast to reach 34 degrees Celsius in East Amman and 32 C in West Amman. Highs are expected to reach 32 C in the northern highlands and 31 C in the Sharah highlands, while the plains are forecast to record 34 C.

The highest temperatures will remain concentrated in Jordan's desert and low-elevation regions, with forecasts pointing to 39 C in the Badia, 38 C in the northern Jordan Valley, 39 C at the Dead Sea, and 40 C in both the southern Jordan Valley and Aqaba.