Hot weather, sandy wind expected in Egypt Saturday

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A significant increase in temperatures accompanied by sandy wind is expected in Egypt on Saturday, MENA reported.

Sand and dust will lead to disruption in maritime navigation, with low to middle clouds to appear on the northern shores of the country.

Cairo is expected to see a high of 31 and a low of 14, while the coastal city of Alexandria will see a high of 26 and a low of 10.

Port Said and Damietta will see a high of 25 and a low of 14.

The Red Sea and the Mediterranean will witness turbulent waves due to the winds.

The Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh is expected to see a high of 28 and a low of 17; while Hurghada is expected to see a high of 30 and a low of 15.

Upper Egypt's Luxor will see a high of 34 and a low of 14, while Aswan will see a high of 35 and a low 15.

Hot air balloon activity in Luxor governorate has been halted for a third day due to the bad weather, according to MENA.

Source: http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/193299.aspx