Lebanon Faces Heatwave, High Humidity, and Rising Sea Waves

The Weather Forecasting Department of the Meteorological Service predicts generally partly cloudy skies with stable temperatures inland and over the mountains, alongside a slight increase along the coast. Humidity levels remain high on the coast, intensifying the sensation of heat, while winds are expected to strengthen starting in the afternoon.

Similar weather conditions are anticipated for tomorrow, with partly cloudy skies overall, stable temperatures inland and over the mountains, and a slight rise along the coast. The coastal humidity will continue to be elevated, increasing the feeling of heat, and winds will pick up from the afternoon onward.

Weather Bulletin Details

- General situation: Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin remain under the influence of hot air masses, resulting in temperatures above seasonal averages inland and over the mountains. The high humidity on the coast contributes to an increased sensation of heat. This pattern will persist until Friday, when it will gradually subside due to the approach of moderate air masses. Consequently, weather conditions will return to typical summer levels, with temperatures dropping back to average values. Local fluctuations accompanied by active winds are expected on Saturday and Sunday.

The average temperatures for July are: Tripoli between 23 and 31 degrees Celsius, Beirut between 24 and 32 degrees Celsius, and Zahle between 18 and 34 degrees Celsius.

Warning: Wind speeds are expected to increase on Friday and Saturday, causing higher sea waves and the formation of water currents.

Forecast for Lebanon

Wednesday: Generally partly cloudy with temperatures remaining above seasonal averages inland and on the highlands. Coastal humidity will be high, increasing the heat sensation. Occasional fog formation is expected over medium-altitude mountains.

Thursday: Partly cloudy overall with stable temperatures inland and over the mountains, and a slight increase along the coast. High humidity will persist on the coast, enhancing the feeling of heat. Winds will intensify starting in the afternoon.

Friday: Partly cloudy to partly overcast with decreasing temperatures inland and over the mountains, while coastal areas will see stable temperatures. Humidity will begin to drop. Dense fog will form over the highlands. Winds will become active, reaching speeds up to 50 km/h, especially in northern regions. There is a warning for rising sea waves and the formation of water currents.

Saturday: Partly cloudy to partly overcast with a further decrease in temperatures, particularly inland and over the mountains, where temperatures will return to seasonal averages. Winds will remain active, occasionally reaching 50 km/h, mainly in northern areas. A warning for high sea waves and water currents remains in effect. Scattered drizzle is expected at night, especially in southern regions.

- Temperatures on the coast will range from 25 to 32 degrees Celsius, from 19 to 30 degrees over the mountains, and between 20 and 37 degrees inland.

- Surface winds will be southwesterly, with speeds between 15 and 35 km/h.

- Visibility will be moderate on the coast but may worsen at times over the mountains due to fog.

- Relative humidity on the coast will range between 60 and 85 percent.

- Sea conditions: wave heights are low, with surface water temperature at 28 degrees Celsius.