Egypt: Air instability gradually affects the country and is strong in many areas over the weekend
Arab Weather - The latest weather maps developed in the Arab Weather Center indicate expectations that large parts of Egypt will be affected on Friday and Saturday 24 and 25 March 2023 by a state of atmospheric instability; As a result of the confluence of what is called the Sudan depression in the layers of the atmosphere close to the surface of the earth with the deepening of a cold air mass in the upper layers of the atmosphere, so that thunderstorms begin from the western regions and gradually expand and include most of the northern governorates, God willing.
And in the details, it is expected that most areas will be affected on Friday by hot southern air currents that cause a noticeable rise in temperatures in most parts, so that the weather becomes hot in most areas. On the contrary, the state of atmospheric instability gradually begins to affect the western regions, so that the opportunity is ripe for rain, God willing, from time to time in different parts of the northwestern coasts and the western desert, accompanied by the occurrence of thunder and hail at times and it is possible Some of these showers can be heavy at times, which leads to a rise in the water level.
As for the evening and night hours, it is expected that thunderclouds will extend to several parts of the south and center of Lower Egypt, Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt, and will be accompanied by precipitation, which is sometimes accompanied by the occurrence of thunderstorms.
Weather recommendations for unstable weather expected on Friday:
- It is advised to be aware of the dangers of high water levels in the streets and the occurrence of torrential rains when thunderstorms occur, especially on the northwestern coasts.
- Be aware of the risk of lightning and severe thunderstorms by taking cover inside buildings.
- Installing outdoor belongings for fear of strong wind gusts during the passage and formation of thunderclouds.
As for Saturday, it is expected that the cold and moist air mass will deepen in the layers of the atmosphere, so that a significant and significant decrease in temperatures will occur, and several parts of northern Egypt will continue to be affected by unstable weather conditions, so that showers of rain will fall from time to time, God willing. In separate parts of the northern coast, Lower Egypt, the cities of Qunara, Greater Cairo, northern Upper Egypt, and northern Red Sea Governorate, these showers are sometimes heavy and accompanied by the occurrence of thunder at the time.
The winds are northwesterly to northerly, moderate in speed, active at intervals and causing dust in the desert areas.
And the effect of the state of atmospheric instability gradually recedes with the evening and night hours (Saturday / Sunday night), so that the chances of rain weaken in most regions, with the opportunity remaining ripe for thunderstorms of rain in parts of Sinai, northern Upper Egypt, and northern Red Sea Governorate, according to The chances of rain will recede in all regions with the late night hours.
Important recommendations regarding the weather on Saturday:
- Attention from the significant and significant drop in temperatures on Saturday.
- It is advised to be aware of the dangers of high water levels in the streets in some areas as a result of heavy showers at times.
- Pay attention to the high level of dust in the atmosphere.
- Be aware of the risk of lightning and severe thunderstorms by taking cover inside buildings.
God knows.
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