Heatwave Continues in Egypt on Tuesday, Cairo 40°C

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) predicts that the country will continue experiencing a rise in temperature on Tuesday.

Extremely hot and humid weather will prevail during the day nationwide, and the North Coast will experience hot and humid conditions.

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

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

The country will also witness mist on agricultural and highway roads from the north of the country to Cairo.

Wind will occur occasionally across the country.

There is a chance of rainfall, sometimes  thunderous, to prevail in Sinai, Red Sea governorate, South Upper Egypt, Northwest Coast, and Western Sahara.

Furthermore, maritime navigation is also expected to be disrupted in the Gulf of Suez, with winds averaging 40 to 60 km/h and waves ranging between 2.5: 3.5 meters.

The Mediterranean Sea will experience moderate waves ranging between 1.5 and 2 meters in height with northeast surface winds.

Waves in the Red Sea will be moderate to turbulent ranging between 1.5 and 2.5 meters in height with northwest surface winds.

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 40°C in Cairo, 36°C in Alexandria, 32°C in Marsa Matruh, 44°C in Sohag, 46°C in Qena, and 47°C in Aswan.