A relatively humid summer weather pattern prevails over Lebanon, with temperatures remaining above seasonal averages until Saturday. Subsequently, temperatures are expected to decrease, returning to their norms in inland and mountainous areas, coupled with active winds and a drop in humidity on the coast, alleviating the heat impact.
Forecast for Lebanon:
Friday: Partly cloudy with a slight decrease in temperatures in mountainous and inland areas, while coastal areas remain unchanged. Fog develops on mid-altitude mountains starting in the afternoon, with wind gusts occasionally reaching up to 50 km/h, especially in northern regions, causing sea waves to rise up to 1.5 meters.
Saturday: Partly cloudy with a significant drop in temperatures, particularly inland and in the mountains, back to seasonal norms. A decrease in humidity lessens the heat sensation, with wind gusts up to 50 km/h, mainly in northern regions, raising sea waves to around two meters. Dense fog is expected on mid-altitude mountains, especially in the south.
Sunday: From partly cloudy to overcast as temperatures continue to fall below seasonal norms, with dense fog expected on high altitudes. Intermittent drizzle is anticipated along with occasional strong winds.
Surface winds: Southwesterly, speeds between 15 and 40 km/h
Visibility: Moderate
Coastal relative humidity: Between 60%
Sea condition: Wavey
Sea surface temperature: 28°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1005 hPa, equivalent to 754 mmHg