The Meteorological Department of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has predicted that the weather for tomorrow will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with no significant change in temperatures in coastal areas, while temperatures will rise slightly in the mountains and inland, with the continuation of fog appearing in the middle elevations. The report states:
- **General Situation:** Hot and humid summer weather will dominate the eastern Mediterranean basin until Wednesday, as Lebanon will be affected starting Thursday by warm air masses, especially in inland areas where temperatures will approach 41 degrees Celsius in the shade. There is a warning about the risk of wildfires in inland areas. The average temperatures for August along the coast range between 25 and 33 degrees.
- **Expected Weather in Lebanon:**
- **Tuesday:** Partly cloudy to cloudy with stable temperatures, and fog on the middle elevations.
- **Wednesday:** Partly cloudy to cloudy with no significant change in coastal temperatures and a slight rise in the mountains and inland, with the continuing appearance of fog on the middle elevations.
- **Thursday:** Partly cloudy to cloudy with a slight rise in temperatures in coastal and mountain areas, while a significant increase is expected in inland areas where temperatures will approach 41 degrees with low humidity. There is a warning of wildfire risks, especially in inland forested areas, while humidity will be high along the coast, increasing the sensation of heat. The perceived temperature is expected to be higher, hence caution is advised against prolonged sun exposure.
- **Friday:** Partly cloudy with an additional rise in temperatures and high humidity along the coast, with elevated minimum temperatures expected early Friday due to hot air masses affecting the inland areas where temperatures will exceed 41 degrees. The perceived temperature is expected to be higher, and caution against prolonged sun exposure is advised.
- **Temperatures:**
- Coastal: 26 to 31 degrees
- Mountains: 17 to 28 degrees
- Inland: 18 to 39 degrees
- **Surface Winds:** Southwesterly, with speeds between 10 to 30 km/h.
- **Visibility:** Good along the coast, occasionally worsened in middle elevations due to fog.
- **Relative Humidity along the Coast:** Between 55% and 80%.
- **Sea Condition:** Moderate wave height, with a surface water temperature of 29 degrees.
- **Atmospheric Pressure:** 755 mm of mercury.
- **Sunrise:** 6:37 AM
- **Sunset:** 5:50 PM
