Today, Friday, January 17, 2025, the weather condition in Egypt is witnessing a state of atmospheric instability and rain, as the Egyptian Meteorological Authority issued warnings regarding the weather forecast for today. Forecasts indicate rain of varying intensity in several areas.
In addition to the formation of dense water mist in the early morning, and noticeable wind activity in some areas. These warnings come within the framework of the Authority’s keenness to alert citizens to take the necessary precautions and adapt to volatile weather conditions.
Rainfall locations today, Friday 10-1-2025
Several governorates are expected to witness rainfall ranging from light to medium, and may reach heavy in some areas. These governorates include:
Northern coasts: Alexandria, Matrouh, Port Said, and Damietta, where heavy rain is expected, sometimes accompanied by thunder.
Lower Egypt: Delta governorates, such as Kafr El-Sheikh, Dakahlia, and Beheira, will witness moderate rains whose intensity may increase in some periods.
Greater Cairo: Light to moderate rain is expected to fall in various areas of the capital and its suburbs.
North Upper Egypt: Governorates such as Fayoum and Beni Suef may witness light rain.
Rainfall in Cairo and Alexandria today, Friday, January 17, 2025
Weather conditions in Cairo: Forecasts indicate cold weather during the daylight hours, with the proliferation of low and medium clouds that may lead to light to moderate rain. At night, cold weather prevails with dense water mist forming early in the morning, which may affect traffic.
As for the weather condition in Alexandria today, Friday, the weather is expected to be unstable, as the city is witnessing heavy rains accompanied by active winds that increase the feeling of cold weather. City residents are advised to be careful and take necessary measures to avoid the effects of bad weather.
Expected temperatures in Cairo and the governorates today, Friday, January 17, 2025
Temperatures in Cairo today, Friday 12-17-2024
The high is 17 degrees Celsius, and the low is 10 degrees Celsius.
Alexandria: The high is 16 degrees Celsius, and the low is 11 degrees Celsius.
Matrouh: High 15 degrees Celsius, low 9 degrees Celsius.
Port Said: High 16 degrees Celsius, low 12 degrees Celsius.
Mansoura: The high is 17 degrees Celsius, and the low is 10 degrees Celsius.
Assiut: High 18 degrees Celsius, low 7 degrees Celsius.
Luxor: High 20 degrees Celsius, low 8 degrees Celsius.
Aswan: High 21 degrees Celsius, low 9 degrees Celsius.
Rainfall forecast in the coastal governorates today, Friday, January 17, 2025
The coastal governorates are expected to witness unstable weather, as rain clouds will increase, leading to heavy rains that are sometimes thunderous. This is accompanied by wind activity that increases maritime navigation traffic disruption, especially in the Mediterranean Sea. Fishermen and boat owners are advised to be careful and avoid marine activities during this period.
Meteorological warnings about rain today, Friday
Water mist formation: especially in the late hours of the night and early morning on agricultural and highway roads and near bodies of water, which leads to reduced horizontal visibility.
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Wind activity: which may increase the feeling of cold weather, especially in open and coastal areas.
Disturbance of maritime navigation: as a result of wind activity and high waves, especially in the Mediterranean Sea.
In light of these expectations, the Meteorological Authority calls on citizens to take all necessary measures to confront weather fluctuations, and to adhere to the instructions of the concerned authorities to maintain their safety. It also advises drivers to be careful while driving due to reduced visibility resulting from fog, and to avoid marine activities in coastal areas until weather conditions improve.
