The Forecasting Department at the Meteorological Service of the General Directorate of Civil Aviation expects typical, humid summer weather to prevail over Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin.
Temperatures will remain within seasonal norms through Monday.
Temperatures will then rise again, especially in inland areas, exceeding seasonal averages in most regions and bringing relatively hot weather.
The department also warns of high waves and strong currents, particularly along the northern coasts.
Weather Forecast for Lebanon:
Saturday: Partly cloudy with dense fog over the highlands, with no significant change in temperatures.
Humidity will also remain high along the coast, increasing the sensation of heat, and winds will pick up at times.
Sunday: Partly cloudy with fog in the highlands, with no significant change in temperature.
Humidity will also remain high along the coast, making it feel even hotter.
Monday: Scattered clouds to partly cloudy with fog in the highlands.
Temperatures will rise in the mountains and inland, exceeding seasonal averages.
Meanwhile, temperatures will remain unchanged along the coast, with high humidity, which will make it feel even hotter.
Tuesday: Scattered clouds to partly cloudy with fog in the highlands, with no significant change in temperatures.
Temperatures will be above seasonal averages inland and in the mountains.
Humidity will also remain high along the coast, making it feel even hotter.
Surface winds: Southwesterly during the day, southeasterly at night, occasionally brisk, with speeds ranging from 15 to 40 km/h.
Visibility: Moderate along the coast; poor in the highlands due to fog.
Relative humidity along the coast: Between 60 and 80 percent.
Sea conditions: Moderate wave height.
Water surface temperature: 29°C.
Atmospheric pressure: 1,007 hectopascals, equivalent to 755 mm Hg.
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