Egypt is experiencing stable autumn weather on Sunday, however, certain meteorological conditions warrant caution, most notably dense mists of which the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a warning.
In some areas, this mist may intensify into a thick fog.
Cold Weather at Night
The EMA said that the weather on Sunday will be mild to moderately warm during the daylight hours across most regions, while remaining hot in parts of Upper Egypt.
As evening approaches, temperatures will drop, leading to cool to cold conditions in most areas—a trend that will persist into the early morning hours.
The most significant weather phenomenon is the dense water mist expected to form between two am and 10:00 am.
This will impact parts of the northern coast, Lower Egypt, Greater Cairo, the Suez Canal cities, central Sinai, and northern Upper Egypt.
In some locations, the mist may thicken into a dense fog, reducing horizontal visibility to less than 1,000 meters on certain roads.
Expected temperatures for Sunday:
- Cairo and Lower Egypt: High 26C, low 17C.
- Northern coasts (Alexandria and Matrouh): High 25C, low 16C.
- Northern Upper Egypt: High 29C, low 13C.
- Southern Upper Egypt: High 33C, low 15C.
Chances of Rain
Meteorological forecasts indicate a 40 percent probability of light to moderate, intermittent rain in the Halayeb and Shalateen regions.
There is also a very slight chance of light rain along the northwestern coasts.
Additionally, the EMA expects intermittent wind activity in parts of Greater Cairo and South Sinai, with speeds ranging between 30 and 35 km/h—a factor that may make the weather feel colder during the night hours.
Given the dangers posed by dense fog and reduced visibility, the EMA offered the following safety advice for drivers:
- Maintaining a safe distance between vehicles.
- Adhering to the designated speed limits and not exceeding them.
- Avoiding the use of high-beam headlights, as they make it even harder to see in foggy conditions.
- Keeping vehicle windows slightly open while driving to improve visibility.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
