The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) warned against taking to the sea on Wednesday and Thursday due to rough conditions.
As the week’s heatwave continues, the authority predicts maximum temperatures on Wednesday to range between 31C and 42C.
The weather will be very hot and humid in most parts, with perceived temperatures being higher due to humidity. Thursday is expected to be hotter than Wednesday.
EMA added that the Middle East is in the midst of a long wave of intense heat, which caused fires in Turkey and Greece and raised the high in Tunisia’s capital to 49C.
The authority added that this wave has also led to the outbreak of fires currently in more than 10 regions of Algeria, including the city of Tizi Ouzou. The fire there caused 14 deaths and may lead to the isolation of the province in the event that electricity towers continue to fall and communication networks are cut.
As for Egypt, the EMA said that this heatwave is settling down, with weather conditions returning to normal for this time of year.
Wednesday’s weather in Egypt
Wednesday continues to be very hot and humid in Upper Egypt, South Sinai, Greater Cairo and the Delta, with slightly cooler temperatures along the North Coast.
Active winds are expected in Greater Cairo, South Sinai and the western coasts, with wind activity leading to high waves in the Mediterranean Sea. Waves in the Mediterranean Sea are strong to moderate, while waves in the Red Sea are moderate.
High temperatures for the following cities are:
Cairo: 37C
Alexandria: 33C
Mansoura: 36C
Port Said: 33C
Ismailia: 38C
Sharm el-Sheikh: 39C
Hurghada: 39C
Suez: 37C
Arish: 32C
Salloum, Rafah: 33C
Qena: 41C
Aswan: 42C
Shalateen: 38C
Thursday’s weather in Egypt
Temperatures will rise on Thursday in Cairo and northern Upper Egypt, as they decrease along the North Coast and remain consistent in southern Upper Egypt.
High temperature ranges for the following regions are:
Cairo and the Delta: 38-40C
North Coast: 32-35C
South Sinai: 38-41C
Northern Upper Egypt: 39-41C
Southern Upper Egypt: 42-43C
Temperatures will remain consistent through Friday and begin to drop on Saturday, with the capital reaching 37-39C.
Most areas of the country will cool on Saturday and Sunday, but Monday is expected to feel more like Friday.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
