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Severe weather instability in Jordan, Syria, and Egypt

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Atmospheric instability has triggered severe weather warnings across parts of the Middle East and North Africa. In Jordan, meteorological authorities ~~warned of~~ have issued repeated warnings regarding heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and potential ~~hail~~ hail, particularly in southern and eastern regions, ~~noting a risk of~~ 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 ~~authorities issued warnings for~~ Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management warned of heavy rainfall, strong thunderstorms, and ~~hail, particularly~~ hail affecting coastal and northwestern ~~regions.~~ 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, ~~reduced visibility,~~ which could reduce visibility below 1,000 meters in desert and ~~turbulent~~ coastal areas. Turbulent maritime conditions were also reported, with waves in the Mediterranean reaching up to 4.5 ~~meters.~~ meters, prompting specific warnings for the Matrouh governorate and maritime navigation.

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