Heavy rainfall forecast for Sunday

AMMAN — The weather is forecast to be cloudy and rainy on Sunday, with a possibility of heavy downpours and thunderstorms in the east of the Kingdom, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD).

On Monday, average seasonal temperatures are forecast in mountainous areas and valleys, and moderate weather in the Jordan Valley and Aqaba, with a chance of light rainfall in the northern and eastern parts of the Kingdom. 

The JMD forecasts a slight decrease in temperatures on Tuesday, with average temperatures for this time of year throughout the Kingdom, and a chance of light rainfall.

The JMD warned of torrents in low-lying areas, slippery roads in areas of heavy rainfall, low visibility due to dust formation in the south and east of the Kingdom, and thunderstorms and hail in some areas. 

Temperatures in Amman on Sunday are expected to range between 25°C during the day and 15°C at night. On Monday, temperatures are predicted to fall between 25°C and 14°C, according to the JMD. 

On Tuesday, temperatures are forecast to range between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night in Amman. 

In Aqaba, Sunday and Monday temperatures are expected to range between 33°C and 22°C, while on Tuesday they are forecast to hover between 32°C and 21°C, the JMD said.