Extremely Hot, Humid Weather Prevails across Egypt on Monday, Cairo 36°C

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) predicts extremely hot and humid weather will prevail in most of the country during Monday’s daylight hours.

Hot and humid 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 1-3 degrees.

The country also witnesses mist, extending into fog, on the agricultural and highway roads from the north of the country to Cairo, Canal Cities, Central Sinai, and North Upper Egypt, limiting horizontal visibility.

Wind speeds between 30 and 35 (km/h) are expected to occur occasionally in Cairo, South Sinai, the Red Sea governorate, and the South Upper Egypt.

Furthermore, the Mediterranean Sea will experience moderate waves, ranging between 1.5 and 2 meters in height varying between northeast and northwest surface winds.

Waves in the Red Sea will be moderate, ranging between 1.5 and 2.25 meters in height with northwest surface winds.

Moreover, moderate to turbulent maritime conditions are expected in the Gulf of Suez, ranging between 1.5 and 2.5 meters in height with northwest surface winds.

Moderate and humid weather is also expected to prevail in most parts of Egypt at night and in the early morning.

The predicted temperatures for the following cities are 36°C in Cairo, 31°C in Alexandria, 29°C in Marsa Matruh, 40°C in Sohag, 41°C in Qena, and 42°C in Aswan.