egypt โฃBraces for Chilly Whether and Coastalโข storms
Egypt is experiencing a meaningful temperature drop, with โคmuch of the country facing frigid conditions on Friday, Decemberโ 27, 2024. the General Authority of Meteorology forecasts cold weatherโ across most regions, although South Sinai and south Upper Egypt may see slightly milder temperatures.
Overnight lows are expected โtoโข be notably harsh, with the potential for frost impacting crops in northern upper Egypt, centralโฃ Sinai, โฃandโฃ parts ofโ theโ Western โขDesert. The Authority โฃwarnsโฃ of “very cold”โ conditions duringโค these hours. โฃ
Maritime navigation is also expected to be disrupted along โฃthe coast from Port Said โtoโค Rafahโฃ to Al-Arish. The forecast includes strong winds,โฃ reachingโค speeds of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour, and significant wave heights of 2 to 3 meters. โ
In addition to the โคcold, โขthe country anticipates aโค drop in temperatures across the board, with values ranging from 3 to 4 degrees Celsius. Windyโค conditions may also lead to sand and dust storms in exposed areas. Light to moderate thunderstorms are also predicted for the northwesternโ coasts and northern Lower Egypt.
The Meteorological Authority provided specific temperature forecasts for major cities: Greater Cairo (high of 17ยฐC, low of 10ยฐC); Greater Alexandria (high of 18ยฐC, low ofโ 10ยฐC); Greater Matrouh (high โคof 17ยฐC, โlow of 8ยฐC); โGreaterโฃ Sohag (high of 19ยฐC, โlow of 5ยฐC); Greater โQena (high of 20ยฐC, low ofโข 7ยฐC); and Aswan (high of 21ยฐC, low of 8ยฐC).
These โคconditionsโข highlightโข the importanceโฃ of preparedness for both residents โคand visitors. โ Similar weather patterns in the U.S. often โคlead to power outages, travel disruptions, โand increased risk of hypothermia. Taking precautionsโฃ against the cold is crucial for everyone in affected areas.