39 Weather

 The dawn doesn't blaze into existence this morning over Alexandria, the pearl of the Mediterranean. Instead, it arrives with a soft, diffused light, a gentle unveiling rather than a dramatic reveal. The sky, often a canvas of vibrant blues mirroring the ancient sea it embraces, is today draped in a mantle of grey. Not a heavy, oppressive grey promising imminent downpour, but a lighter, softer hue – a mostly cloudy disposition that paints the city in muted, tranquil tones. This is the opening scene of Alexandria's weather narrative for this fifteenth day of May, a day shaped by the subtle interplay of atmospheric elements. The initial weather forecast whispered of this gentle grey, a prediction that spoke of moderated temperatures and a persistent, yet not unruly, wind . As the city stirs, the early morning air holds a certain mildness. The temperature is comfortable, a far cry from the chill of winter nights or the burgeoning heat that the late Egyptian spring can sometim...

 Messina, the ancient port city guarding the narrow strait that separates Sicily from mainland Italy, awakens this Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, to a sky that holds a conversation between clouds and potential sunshine. It's a day where the maritime influence of its location, the proximity to the sea, and the presence of nearby mountains will all play a role in shaping the atmospheric narrative. The early morning hours, as dawn broke over the Ionian Sea and the sun prepared to rise, were mild. Temperatures in Messina settled in the mid-60s Fahrenheit (around 17-19°C). The air felt soft and humid, a characteristic of its Mediterranean setting. The wind was a noticeable feature even at this early hour, blowing from the south at a moderate speed, perhaps around 15-20 km/h. This southerly wind carries a certain warmth and moisture with it. The sky was already showing signs of significant cloud cover, a blanket that softened the morning light rather than allowing sharp, clear rays to stream...