October 29, 2026

A depression hits Lebanon... heavy rains and strong winds in the afternoon

Today, Thursday, October 29, Lebanon is affected by a depression centered over Greece. The clouds gradually thicken and the atmosphere prepares for scattered rain that may be heavy at times, accompanied by thunderstorms and active winds. The fluctuations intensify starting in the afternoon, amid a warning of heavy rain and the possibility of floods on the roads.

Temperatures begin to drop gradually during the day, after a slight rise is expected in the morning on the coast. It ranges between 23 and 27 degrees in Beirut, between 21 and 26 degrees in Tripoli, and between 16 and 23 degrees in Zahle.

Active southwesterly winds blow at speeds ranging between 15 and 40 km/h, and may intensify to reach 75 km/h in the north of the country. Coastal humidity ranges between 50 and 80%, while the sea is generally wavy. Visibility at high altitudes also decreases due to fog and rain.

Tomorrow, Friday, the weather will continue to be cloudy with fog in the highlands and a drop in temperatures below seasonal levels. Scattered rain falls in the morning, before it gradually subsides and the weather begins to stabilize starting at noon.

As for Saturday, the weather will gradually return to stability, with high clouds and a rise in temperatures, with a further rise on Sunday.