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Egypt heat wave persists into 2026 with coastal warnings

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The extreme heat wave that struck Egypt in late July 2026, ~~bringing~~ with maximums ~~of around~~ near 45 °C in Upper Egypt and high humidity, continued into the following week. Forecasts from the Egyptian General Authority of Meteorology projected temperatures of 35‑36 °C in Cairo and the northern governorates, while the southern regions, especially Aswan and Luxor, were expected to reach 45‑46 °C. Humidity was predicted to raise felt temperatures by 2‑4 °C. Additional hazards included early‑morning fog reducing visibility on agricultural routes, highways and coastal areas, and winds of 30‑40 km/h offering limited nocturnal relief but potentially stirring sand and dust in desert and coastal zones. The Mediterranean Sea was expected to be moderately to turbulently choppy, with waves of 2‑3 m and occasional higher swells near the Gulf of Suez, prompting continued beach‑goer and maritime navigation warnings. A further forecast issued on 25 July 2026 confirmed that the heat wave would remain in force for the week ahead. Cairo’s maximum temperatures were expected between 34 °C and 35 °C, with perceived temperatures up to 37 °C once humidity is added. Morning water‑mist fog was forecast from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. on many northern routes and in the Nile Delta, continuing to impair early‑day travel. Sea conditions were predicted to generate waves of 1.5‑3 m, potentially disrupting navigation near the Gulf of Suez and Red Sea coasts. Regional outlooks cited similar hot‑weather trends in Morocco, Qatar and Kuwait, but the primary focus remained on Egypt’s ongoing heat, humidity, fog and maritime hazards. Health advisories reiterated the need to avoid peak‑hour sun exposure, stay hydrated, wear light clothing, limit outdoor activity, and monitor daily updates for evolving fog, wind, and sea‑state conditions.

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