The Meteorological Service’s Forecasting Department at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation expects generally clear weather tomorrow, with temperatures continuing to rise over the mountains and inland, exceeding seasonal averages, while coastal temperatures drop slightly and winds pick up at times.
Overview: Stable weather will dominate Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin, with temperatures above seasonal averages and low humidity. This pattern will continue until Wednesday, when a low-pressure system centered north of Egypt will bring unstable weather, noticeable temperature drops, active winds, and scattered rain accompanied by thunder and lightning.
Average September temperatures: Beirut 24–32°C, Tripoli 22–31°C, Zahle 16–32°C. Warnings issued for high sea waves, strong currents, and fire risk in forested areas.
Forecast:
Sunday: Clear, with further temperature rise, low humidity, and active winds. Fire risk remains high in forested areas.
Monday: Mostly clear, temperatures continue to rise above seasonal averages over mountains and inland, while coastal temperatures drop slightly. Winds occasionally active.
Tuesday: Clear to partly cloudy with high clouds, temperatures rising further.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a significant temperature drop, especially along the coast. Humidity rises and conditions gradually turn cloudy, with scattered rain, thunderstorms, possible hail, and winds reaching up to 55 km/h.