Iraq weather is expected to shift in the coming days, with thunderstorms forecast in northern provinces and dust activity in western areas, according to the Iraqi Meteorological Authority.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued on Thursday, the authority outlined weather conditions from Friday through early next week, indicating slight increases in temperatures across most regions.<\/p>\n
The forecast reflects seasonal fluctuations typical for this time of year, as the country experiences passing weather systems affecting different parts of Iraq.<\/p>\n
The Iraqi Meteorological Authority said Friday\u2019s weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy nationwide. Light to moderate rain showers are expected in parts of northern Iraq.<\/p>\n
Temperatures are projected to rise slightly across the country. Horizontal visibility will range between 6 and 8 kilometers, decreasing to between 3 and 5 kilometers in areas experiencing rainfall.<\/p>\n
Forecast high temperatures are as follows:<\/p>\n
Duhok: 15\u00b0C
\nSulaymaniyah: 16\u00b0C
\nErbil: 17\u00b0C
\nNineveh and Kirkuk: 20\u00b0C
\nSalah al-Din and Anbar: 21\u00b0C
\nDiyala: 23\u00b0C
\nBaghdad and Karbala: 25\u00b0C
\nWasit, Najaf, Diwaniyah, Maysan and Babylon: 26\u00b0C
\nMuthanna and Basra: 27\u00b0C
\nDhi Qar: 28\u00b0C<\/p>\n
On Saturday, Iraq weather conditions will remain partly cloudy to cloudy, with light rain showers in northern areas. The authority noted that some showers may be accompanied by thunderstorms.<\/p>\n
Conditions are expected to gradually clear in central and southern regions by the afternoon, with partial cloud cover remaining.<\/p>\n
Moderate northwesterly winds are forecast, with a chance of dust rising in western parts of central and southern Iraq.<\/p>\n
Temperatures will remain similar to Friday\u2019s levels. Visibility will range between 6 and 8 kilometers, dropping to between 3 and 5 kilometers in dusty areas.<\/p>\n
According to the authority, Sunday will be mostly clear across Iraq, with some cloud cover in parts of the northern region. Temperatures are expected to remain stable.<\/p>\n
On Monday, clear weather is forecast nationwide with scattered clouds and a slight increase in temperatures. Visibility is expected to range between 6 and 8 kilometers.<\/p>\n
The Iraqi Meteorological Authority advises residents to monitor updates, particularly in northern provinces where thunderstorms are expected and in western areas that may experience reduced visibility due to dust.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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