Heavy rain, dust storms expected across Jordan this week

AMMAN – Jordan is experiencing intensified atmospheric instability on Thursday, with increasing cumulonimbus clouds bringing rainfall to various regions.

Showers are expected in the southern parts of the country, becoming more widespread in the afternoon, particularly in central and eastern areas. Some downpours may be heavy at times, accompanied by thunderstorms and hail, raising the risk of flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas. Strong easterly winds are also expected to stir up dust, especially in desert regions.

The Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD)has issued warnings about potential flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas, particularly in the southern regions, including Aqaba, as well as in central and eastern areas. The department also cautioned against thunderstorms, hail, and reduced visibility due to dust, particularly in desert regions.

On Friday, temperatures are forecast to decrease slightly while unstable weather conditions persist. The weather will remain cold and partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with rain showers expected across several parts of the country.

Some areas may experience heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and hail. Winds will shift from north-easterly to north-westerly, occasionally becoming active.

Saturday is expected to bring a slight rise in temperatures, with relatively cold and partly cloudy weather prevailing across most regions. Rain showers may continue until midday in the north-eastern Badia. Moderate north-westerly winds will be active at times in desert areas.

A further slight temperature increase is forecast for Sunday, with relatively cold weather persisting in most areas, while conditions will be milder in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Clouds will appear at various altitudes, and light rain showers may fall in parts of the north-eastern Badia during the evening. Winds will be moderate northwesterly.

Maximum and minimum temperatures expected today are as follows: East Amman (16 C / 8 C), West Amman (14 C / 6 C), Northern Highlands (12 C / 5 C), Sharah Highlands (13 C / 4 C), Desert Areas (17 C / 9 C), Plains (16 C / 8 C), Northern Jordan Valley (22 C / 10 C), Southern Jordan Valley (24 C / 15 C), Dead Sea (23 C / 13 C), and Gulf of Aqaba (23 C / 13 C).