Hot Air Masses Push Lebanon Temperatures Toward 40°C
The Meteorological Department at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation forecast partly cloudy weather in Lebanon tomorrow, with temperatures above seasonal averages and high humidity along the coast, increasing the feeling of heat.
According to the weather bulletin:
General situation:
Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin are being affected by hot air masses, causing temperatures to rise above seasonal averages. Temperatures are expected to peak on Sunday, approaching 40°C in inland areas, before easing starting Tuesday and gradually returning to seasonal averages.
July average temperatures: Tripoli 23–31°C, Beirut 24–32°C, and Zahle 18–34°C.
Warning: Exposure to direct sunlight and the risk of wildfires.
Weather forecast in Lebanon:
Thursday: Clear to partly cloudy, with rising temperatures, particularly inland and over the mountains. High humidity along the coast will increase the feeling of heat.
Friday: Partly cloudy, with temperatures above seasonal averages and high humidity along the coast, increasing the feeling of heat.
Saturday: Partly cloudy, with temperatures above seasonal averages and high humidity along the coast, increasing the feeling of heat.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, with a notable rise in temperatures, particularly along the coast, accompanied by lower humidity levels.
Temperatures: 22–34°C along the coast, 17–31°C over the mountains, and 20–38°C inland.
Surface winds: Westerly to southwesterly, at 10–30 km/h.
Visibility: Moderate.
Relative humidity along the coast: 65–80%.
Sea conditions: Moderate waves; sea surface temperature: 29°C.
