Extremely Hot, Humid Weather in Egypt on Friday, Cairo 36°C

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) predicts extremely hot and humid weather will prevail across the country during Friday's daylight hours.

Hot weather is also expected to prevail in the North Coast.

The weather will seem hotter due to the high humidity levels, which will push up the heat index by 2-4 degrees.

The country will also witness mist on agricultural and highway roads from the north of the country to Cairo, Canal Cities, and Central Sinai.

Wind will occur occasionally across the country.

There is a chance of rain, sometimes thunderous, hitting intermittently Halaib and Shalateen.

Furthermore, the Mediterranean Sea will experience low to moderate waves ranging between 1 and 2 meters in height with northwest surface winds.

Waves in the Red Sea will be low to moderate, ranging between 1.25 and 1.75 meters in height with northwest surface winds.

Maritime navigation is also expected to be disrupted in the the Gulf of Suez, with winds averaging 40 to 50 km/h and waves ranging between 2: 3 meters.

Moderately hot and humid weather is also expected to prevail in Egypt at night and in the early hours.

The predicted temperatures for the following cities are 36°C in Cairo, 32°C in Alexandria, 31°C in Marsa Matruh, 39°C in Sohag, 41°C in Qena, and 44°C in Aswan.