October 25, 2026
Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean basin are experiencing stable autumn weather with temperatures exceeding seasonal levels in the interior regions. However, this temporary and deceptive warmth will not last long. According to estimates by the Meteorological Department, the country is preparing to receive the first signs of actual “winter” starting on Tuesday, as relatively cold air masses will rush into the region, accompanying a depression that will turn the scene upside down, imposing rainy and stormy weather that will continue throughout the week.
This expected storm is preceded by a relatively calm atmosphere. Sunday and Monday are mostly cloudy to partly cloudy, with generally stable temperatures. Fluctuations during this preliminary period are limited to the formation of fog over the highlands and the thickening of clouds at night, especially in the interior and northeastern regions, where the weather is preparing for light rain that may be accompanied by flashes of lightning and scattered thundershowers.
As Tuesday arrives, the storm knocks on the coast and mountains, announcing the peak of fluctuations, as temperatures drop significantly and the sky is covered with thick clouds. The weather turns into winter par excellence, with scattered rain falling accompanied by thunderstorms, and their intensity and impact intensify, specifically in the regions of northern Lebanon, which may witness hail. This stormy scene continues throughout Wednesday, which records an additional drop in temperatures, especially in the interior and on the mountains, returning to their normal seasonal rates, amid an increase in wind speed and a noticeable rise in sea waves, thus completing the winter picture.
These volatile conditions are accompanied by northwesterly to northeasterly surface winds whose speed reaches 35 kilometers per hour, while the sea maintains its noticeable turbulence with a surface water temperature of 27 degrees Celsius. While visibility remains generally good on the coastal strip with humidity ranging between 60 and 80 percent, dense fog imposes its usual siege on mountain roads, reducing visibility levels and putting drivers facing the challenge of careful driving on the first nights of autumn storms.
