Gradual decline in temperature on Friday; rains expected

CAIRO – 24 May 2018: Egypt will witness a gradual decline in temperatures on Friday; the North Coast will witness mild weather and Cairo will witness hot weather, according to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority.

Rains accompanied by mist are expected on the North Coast and it may extend to Cairo, Upper Egypt and Sinai.

Moderate winds accompanied by dust and sand will blow over most of the South Coast, thus affecting the navigation.

Temperature grades in some governorates are: (in degrees centigrade) Cairo (37 day, 25 night), Alexandria (28 day, 22 night), Matrouh (26 day, 21 night).

The country witnessed a hot weather wave coming from Sudan on Tuesday, registering 41 degrees Celsius.

Citizens were advised not to get exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time in the mornings, especially during the peak sun intensity hours.

The hot conditions have been occurring concurrently since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, starting Thursday May 17.