The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects high chances for rainfall and thunder in some governorates, with temperatures to fall across the country for the final days of the Coptic month of Meshir, which ends on March 9.
Weather maps showcase chances of rain of varying intensity across different areas in the north of the country, accompanied by a slight drop in temperatures throughout the nation from two to four degrees.
The latest satellite images revealed continued proliferation of low and medium rain clouds in scattered areas in the northern parts of the country, and the opportunity is ripe for light rain to fall in areas of Greater Cairo.
Wednesday’s weather forecast
Wednesday will see light to moderate rain, with possible thunderstorms, throughout the northwestern coasts, Lower Egypt, Greater Cairo, northern Upper Egypt, the eastern coasts, and Sinai.
Winds will be active in areas of the northwestern coasts and South Sinai.
The weather will be warm during the day for most parts of the country, with hotter temperatures expected in southern Upper Egypt.
Temperatures will fall by night and the early morning for most of the country, while growing very very cold in northern Upper Egypt and central Sinai.
The EMA advised citizens to wear heavy winter clothes, especially during the night and early morning hours, as well as facemasks when going out, especially for those with chest and sinus allergies, and keep windows closed tightly.
It also warned citizens to avoid approaching trees, dilapidated buildings, lampposts and metal billboards during high wind activity and to closely follow weather reports periodically to see any updates on the weather conditions in the coming days.
Expected temperatures on Wednesday:
- Alexandria: 19C
- Cairo: 20C
- Hurghada: 22C
- Sharm el-Sheikh: 23C
- Luxor 25C
- Aswan: 26C
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
