First September Rains Expected This Weekend as Temperatures Drop
Typical summer weather prevails over Lebanon and the Eastern Mediterranean Basin with temperatures above their seasonal averages in inland areas and on the mountains, and high humidity levels along the coast, increasing the feeling of heat. Until Sunday, when conditions will become relatively unstable under the influence of moderate air masses, leading to a drop in temperatures and the possibility of scattered rainfall, especially in the northern parts of the country.
Average temperatures for the month of September: Tripoli between 22 and 32°C, Beirut between 24 and 32°C, Zahle between 16 and 32°C.
Friday:
Few clouds to partly cloudy with dense fog over the highlands and a slight drop in temperatures, especially inland and over the mountains, with scattered drizzle expected from the afternoon onwards over the northern highlands.
Saturday:
Partly cloudy with fog over the highlands and a drop in temperatures along the coast, while temperatures remain with no notable change inland and over the mountains.
Sunday:
Partly cloudy to cloudy with fog over the highlands and a drop in temperatures over the mountains and inland, while temperatures remain with no notable change along the coast; winds will occasionally increase in strength and scattered rainfall is expected with the possibility of occasional thunderstorm cell formation, especially in the northern regions.
Monday:
Partly cloudy with fog over the highlands and a slight drop in temperatures along the coast, while temperatures rise inland and over the mountains, and winds remain active.
Surface Wind: Westerly to southwesterly winds with speeds ranging between 15 and 30 km/h.
Visibility: Good to moderate.
Coastal Relative Humidity: Between 60 and 80%
Sea Conditions: Low wave height.
Water Surface Temperature: 29°C
Atmospheric Pressure: 1011 HPA
