{
  "id": 16301459,
  "title": "Thunderstorms and dusty weather across Egypt on Saturday, EMA warns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/thunderstorms-and-dusty-weather-across-egypt-on-saturday-ema-warns",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T07:32:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/thunderstorms-and-dusty-weather-across-egypt-on-saturday-ema-warns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a warning for Saturday, predicting a day of slightly warm temperatures across northern regions, including Greater Cairo, with temperatures rising in the southern parts of Egypt and cooling off during the evening and early morning hours. Weather patterns suggest a likelihood of light rain, with chances of occasional thunderstorms, particularly in central and southern Sinai and the Red Sea Governorate. There is a 30 percent likelihood of moderate rainfall in select areas, such as Halayeb, Shalateen, Ras Banas, and the southern Eastern Desert, which could also intermittently impact regions of the Aswan Governorate. Additionally, there is a 20 percent probability of light rain across various pockets of the northern coast and Lower Egypt, possibly extending to Suez Canal cities and Greater Cairo, with intermittent moderate rainfall possible in certain parts of the Matrouh Governorate.\n\nWind activity has been detected, with velocities between 30-40 km/h, impacting areas of Greater Cairo, the northeastern coasts, Lower Egypt, and South Sinai. These gusts may lead to the dispersal of sand and dust, particularly in Halayeb, Shalateen, the southern Eastern Desert, and the far south of Upper Egypt. The EMA has urged citizens to adopt appropriate safety measures and remain informed by adhering to the latest advisories issued by the authority.",
  "summary": "The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) announced that Saturday’s weather will be slightly hot during the day across the northern regions, extending as far as Greater Cairo, and growing hotter in the southern parts of the country while turning cooler during the night and early morning hours. Weather maps indicate a chance of light rain—with occasional … The post Thunderstorms and dusty…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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