The Forecasting Department at the Meteorological Service of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation expected stable weather to prevail over Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin, with temperatures below seasonal averages, until tomorrow, Wednesday. Temperatures will then rise, especially inland and over the mountains, exceeding seasonal norms by Friday. The rise in temperatures will continue through Sunday, when the region is expected to be affected by relatively cold air masses, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures and unsettled, rainy weather starting Sunday evening.
Expected weather in Lebanon:
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a limited rise in temperatures, especially inland and over the mountains. Fog will form over the highlands, and light drizzle will fall intermittently during the morning period, particularly in southern and mountainous areas, while winds will become active. The weather will stabilize from noon onward and turn slightly cloudy.
Wednesday: Generally slightly cloudy, with a further rise in temperatures in mountainous and inland areas and a slight drop along the coast.
Thursday: Clear to slightly cloudy, with temperatures continuing to rise, especially in mountainous and inland areas, where they will return to seasonal averages.
Friday: Cloudy with high clouds and a further rise in temperatures, especially inland and over the mountains, where they will exceed seasonal averages.
Surface winds: Southwesterly, occasionally active, with speeds between 15 and 35 km/h.
Visibility: Generally moderate.
Relative humidity on the coast: Between 40 and 60%.
Sea conditions: Choppy to slight wave height.
Sea surface temperature: 19°C.
Atmospheric pressure: 1015 hPa, equivalent to 761 mmHg.
Sunrise: 06:01.
Sunset: 19:13.
