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By early October, weather patterns shifted toward continued cooler temperatures and increased precipitation. A low-pressure system affecting Lebanon from Monday evening through Wednesday morning was expected to bring cloudy skies, fog on the highlands, and scattered rain, with the possibility of heavier rain, lightning, and thunder on Tuesday. Following this, Lebanon entered a period of unstable weather driven by moist air masses. Although temperatures in inland areas had recently been higher than seasonal averages, forecasts indicated a shift toward more volatile conditions. This included scattered rain, local thunderstorms, and fog in mountainous regions, with more intense precipitation and active winds expected in the north and east. A potential low-pressure system approaching from northwest of Turkey later shifting patterns in the week was anticipated to bring even heavier rains, stronger winds, and thunderstorms. Following a brief period of stable, warm weather, early October, a significant weather shift is expected to begin began on a Thursday morning. A low-pressure system centered west of Turkey is approaching the region, bringing brought relatively cold air masses, rain, thunderstorms, and active winds. Starting Thursday, temperatures are projected winds to fall the region. As the system progressed, temperatures fell below seasonal averages. The weather is expected to transition transitioned from partly cloudy to cloudy, with fog on the mountains and increased sea waves. Scattered rainfall, accompanied by lightning, thunder, and the possibility of hail, is was anticipated. By Friday, the impact of the system is expected to intensify, intensified with heavier rainfall in the afternoon, strong winds, and potential hail, with unsettled conditions projected to continue through the end of the week. By mid-October, unstable conditions persisted due to a low-pressure system and cold air masses centered south of Turkey. This system was expected to influence the region through Sunday evening, bringing intermittent local thunderstorms and rain, particularly in the afternoons. Fog was expected on higher elevations, and winds were projected to remain active, with speeds between 15 and 45 km/h. Temperatures were expected to remain below seasonal averages initially, with a gradual improvement in weather conditions toward the middle of the week. Coastal temperatures were projected to range between 19°C and 25°C, while inland and mountainous areas remained cooler.