Weather Forecast for Wednesday, August 6: Rising Temperatures and Humidity
The General Authority for Meteorology expects hot and humid weather during the day across most parts of the country, with noticeably higher temperatures in South Sinai and southern Egypt, where conditions will be very hot and humid. At night and early morning, the weather is expected to be mildly warm and humid in most areas.
Appearance of Low Clouds and Morning Fog
Dr. Mahmoud Shaheen, Director of Forecasting and Early Warning at the Meteorological Authority, indicated that on Wednesday, some low and medium clouds are expected to appear over northern regions extending to Greater Cairo. Dense fog is also expected at times between 4 AM and 8 AM over northern areas and Greater Cairo, especially on roads leading to and from the northern coasts, the Delta region, and western Cairo, requiring extra caution when driving.
Increased Humidity, Higher Perceived Temperatures, and Marine Navigation Disruption
Shaheen pointed out a noticeable rise in humidity levels, increasing the perceived temperature in the shade by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. Marine navigation in the Gulf of Suez will be affected by turbulent seas, with wind speeds ranging between 50 to 60 km/h and wave heights reaching 2.5 to 3 meters, necessitating safety precautions.
Expected Temperatures in Various Cities
The Meteorological Authority announced the expected maximum and minimum temperatures for Wednesday in several major cities as follows:
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Cairo: Max 35°C, Min 25°C
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Alexandria: Max 32°C, Min 24°C
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Mersa Matruh: Max 29°C, Min 22°C
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Sohag: Max 38°C, Min 26°C
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Qena: Max 40°C, Min 27°C
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Aswan: Max 42°C, Min 29°C
Please stay updated with weather reports and follow safety instructions, especially during early morning travel and on roads leading to the northern coasts and the Delta due to dense fog.
