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Severe weather instability in Jordan, Syria, and Egypt

Overview

Atmospheric instability has triggered severe weather warnings across parts of the Middle East and North Africa.

In Jordan, meteorological authorities have issued repeated warnings regarding heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and potential hail, particularly in southern and eastern regions, including Aqaba and the Dead Sea area. Risks include flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas, lightning, and reduced visibility due to dust in desert regions or fog in high mountainous areas. While conditions fluctuate, instability was expected to peak during specific mid-week periods before transitioning to cooler autumn weather.

By mid-October, the instability expanded to Syria and Egypt. The Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management warned of heavy rainfall, strong thunderstorms, and hail affecting coastal and northwestern regions, with potential extensions to Raqqa, Hasakah, Deir ez-Zor, Hama, and Homs. Authorities cautioned against approaching valleys or electrical towers due to risks of strong downdrafts and dust storms.

Simultaneously, Egypt faced a low-pressure system bringing sand and dust-stirring winds, which could reduce visibility below 1,000 meters in desert and coastal areas. Turbulent maritime conditions were also reported, with waves in the Mediterranean reaching up to 4.5 meters, prompting specific warnings for the Matrouh governorate and maritime navigation.

Entities

Dead Sea · Aqaba · Jordan Meteorological Department · General Authority for Meteorology · Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Jordan weather warnings issued for heavy thunderstorms and flash floods

    Jordan faces heavy thunderstorms and potential flash floods on Tuesday as atmospheric instability peaks, according to weather reports.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Weather alerts issued for Syria and Egypt amid atmospheric instability

    Syria and Egypt face severe weather alerts, including heavy thunderstorms, hail, and dust storms in Syria, and a low-pressure system bringing wind and turbulent seas to Egypt.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Jordan weather alert: Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected

    Jordan faces heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flash floods in southern and eastern regions due to atmospheric instability, prompting official warnings for citizens to avoid low-lying areas.

Sources

akhbrna.ae · alnaateq.com · alsaudi.news · alwakeelnews.com · elbalad.news · eldyar.net · okazalyoum.com · royanews.tv · sadanews.ps · world-today-news.com

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