The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) anticipates hot weather during the day in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, South Sinai, and the south of the country, with moderate weather on the north coast on Saturday.
Moderate weather is also expected across most parts of the country at night.
Weather maps warn of a heat wave that will peak next Tuesday, with temperatures rising across the country. With just 72 hours to go, temperatures in Cairo are expected to exceed 32C during the daytime.
Saturday’s weather will see morning mists on some agricultural and highway roads and roads near bodies of water.
Winds will be intermittently active in parts of northern Upper Egypt and South Sinai, while waves in the Mediterranean and Red Seas will be light to moderate.
Expected temperatures for Saturday:
- Alexandria: 24C
- Cairo: 31C
- Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh: 33C
- Luxor and Aswan: 38C
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
