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Wadi Rum - Storm Chaser - Jordan

Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan

Dramatic storm conditions — from atmospheric builds to active thunderstorms

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Rule requirements (key thresholds)
Storm Intensity · ≥ 55.0% Cloud Drama Score · ≥ 55.0% CAPE · ≥ 1200.0J/kg Lifted Index · ≤ -2.0°C

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Most common blockers (next 72 hours)
Storm Intensity 100% failing
CAPE 100% failing
Cloud Drama Score 97% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Cloud Cover0%
Wind Gusts2.8m/s
Precipitation Chance0%
Air Pressure979.0hPa
CAPE0
Lifted Index5.3°C
Wind Gusts2.8m/s
Precipitation0.0mm

Upcoming Opportunities

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Times shown in Asia/Amman

No opportunities in the next 10 days

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What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast predicts when dramatic storm conditions create photographic opportunities across Jordan's desert valleys, sandstone formations, and ancient sites. We track atmospheric instability, moisture patterns, and front movements to identify when thunderstorms, lightning, and dramatic cloud formations enhance Jordan's dramatic landscapes.

While Jordan is predominantly arid, storm events—though infrequent—create spectacular photography opportunities when they occur. Desert storms bring dramatic contrasts: dark clouds against red sandstone, lightning illuminating ancient ruins, and brief rain transforming normally dry wadis into temporary waterfalls. The convergence of Mediterranean weather systems with desert conditions occasionally produces towering cumulonimbus clouds and violent but photogenic thunderstorms.

What makes Jordan storm photography special:

  • Desert lightning - Electrical storms over Wadi Rum's sandstone monoliths create dramatic nighttime compositions
  • Sandstone contrast - Dark storm clouds against rose-red rock formations at Petra and Dana intensify visual drama
  • Wadi flash events - Rare but dramatic moments when desert valleys briefly run with water after heavy rain
  • Ancient ruins - Roman columns at Jerash and Crusader castles under threatening skies add Gothic atmosphere

Wadi Rum during storm events transforms completely—lightning bolts striking near sandstone formations, dark clouds racing across normally clear desert skies, and brief but intense rain on red sand. Petra's narrow Siq canyon takes on moody character under storm clouds, with dramatic light when storms clear. From Karak Castle's elevated position, approaching storms across the Dead Sea rift valley create commanding views. The Roman ruins at Jerash gain atmospheric quality under dark clouds—white columns against black skies. Spring (March-April) brings the highest probability of storm events as Mediterranean systems move eastward. Safety is critical—lightning in open desert areas is dangerous, and flash floods in wadis can be deadly. Never photograph in wadi bottoms during rain upstream.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
0matching hours in the next 95 hours
OR logic: one branch per group is enough
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
Asia/Amman
Storm Intensity
≥ 55.0%
Cloud Drama Score
≥ 55.0%
CAPE
OR1·B1
≥ 1200.0J/kg
Lifted Index
OR1·B2
≤ -2.0°C
Visibility
≥ 2500.0m
Wind Gusts
≤ 22.0m/s
Wed, Apr 8
04:000%4%9J/kg3°C24135m5.8m/s
05:000%3.8%12J/kg2.9°C24134m5.5m/s
06:0018%9.7%16J/kg2.8°C24135m5.1m/s
07:000%12%21J/kg2.6°C24134m4.5m/s
08:000%14%24J/kg2°C24134m3.6m/s
09:0013%19%45J/kg1.5°C24135m3.1m/s
10:000%12%48J/kg1.1°C24135m3.1m/s
11:000%15%81J/kg-0.1°C24134m3.1m/s
12:000%14%113J/kg-1.3°C24135m3.5m/s
13:000%14%126J/kg-1°C24134m4.2m/s
14:000%20%133J/kg-0.9°C24135m5.2m/s
15:000%46%74J/kg-0.2°C24134m6.4m/s
16:000%51%23J/kg0.2°C24135m7.6m/s
17:000%20%1J/kg1.7°C24134m8m/s
18:000%16%0J/kg2.7°C24135m8.1m/s
19:000%14%0J/kg3.3°C24135m7.8m/s
20:000%3%0J/kg3.6°C24134m7.5m/s
21:000%0.1%0J/kg3.9°C24135m6.9m/s
22:000%0%0J/kg3.9°C24135m6.1m/s
23:000%0%0J/kg4.3°C24134m5m/s
Thu, Apr 9
24:0011%0%0J/kg4.8°C24134m2.4m/s
01:000%0%0J/kg4.1°C24135m3m/s
02:000%0%0J/kg4.5°C24135m3.8m/s
03:000%0%0J/kg5.1°C24135m3.3m/s
04:000%0%0J/kg5.3°C24134m2.8m/s
05:000%0%0J/kg5.2°C24135m2.7m/s
06:000%7%0J/kg5.2°C24135m2.5m/s
07:000%7%0J/kg5.2°C24135m2m/s
08:000%6.5%0J/kg5.3°C24134m1.8m/s
09:0011%5.5%0J/kg5.4°C24134m2.1m/s
10:000%4.5%0J/kg5.4°C24134m1.9m/s
11:000%4.5%0J/kg5.3°C24135m1.9m/s
12:009.8%2.5%0J/kg5.2°C24134m1.8m/s
13:000%2.5%0J/kg5.1°C24135m1.7m/s
14:000%2.5%0J/kg4.9°C24135m1.6m/s
15:0011%4.5%0J/kg4.6°C24135m1.6m/s
16:000%6%0J/kg4.7°C24135m1.9m/s
17:000%11%0J/kg5.1°C24134m2.4m/s
18:0011%22%0J/kg5.5°C24135m3m/s
19:000%37%0J/kg6.1°C24134m3.1m/s
20:000%14%0J/kg7°C24134m4.8m/s
21:0011%0%0J/kg7.9°C24135m3m/s
22:000%0%0J/kg7.8°C24135m2.3m/s
23:000%0.3%0J/kg7.4°C24134m0.9m/s
Fri, Apr 10
24:0011%1.4%0J/kg7°C24134m0.3m/s
01:000%14%0J/kg6.8°C24135m0.51m/s
02:000%15%0J/kg7.1°C24134m1.3m/s
03:0011%15%0J/kg7.1°C24135m2.6m/s
04:000%15%0J/kg6.6°C24134m3.1m/s
05:000%15%0J/kg6.2°C24134m2.8m/s
06:0011%56%0J/kg5.6°C24135m2.5m/s
07:000%40%0J/kg5.1°C24134m2.1m/s
08:000%60%0J/kg4.9°C24134m2.1m/s
09:0011%18%0J/kg4.8°C24135m1.9m/s
10:000%39%0J/kg4.5°C24134m2m/s
11:000%35%0J/kg4.5°C24134m2m/s
12:009.8%13%0J/kg4.5°C24135m2m/s
13:000%9.2%0J/kg4.2°C24135m2.2m/s
14:000%16%0J/kg4.3°C24134m2.4m/s
15:0011%6%0J/kg4.5°C24134m2.8m/s
16:000%6.7%0J/kg4.5°C24134m3.2m/s
17:000%5.5%0J/kg5°C24134m4.1m/s
18:000%6.5%0J/kg5.4°C24134m5.1m/s
19:000%9.8%0J/kg6°C24134m6.1m/s
20:000%0%0J/kg6.1°C24135m7.4m/s
21:0014%0%0J/kg5.7°C24135m6.9m/s
22:000%0.2%0J/kg5.4°C24135m6.1m/s
23:000%0.3%0J/kg5.2°C24134m4.3m/s
Sat, Apr 11
24:0011%0.2%0J/kg4.5°C24135m2.9m/s
01:000%1.3%0J/kg3.9°C24134m2.8m/s
02:000%0.1%0J/kg3.9°C24135m2.5m/s
03:0011%1.4%0J/kg3.7°C24134m2.7m/s
04:000%0%0J/kg3.2°C24134m4m/s
05:000%0%0J/kg2.1°C24134m4.1m/s
06:0013%7%0J/kg1.8°C24135m3.7m/s
07:000%7%0J/kg2.1°C24135m3.6m/s
08:000%6.5%0J/kg1.8°C24135m3m/s
09:0011%5.5%0J/kg1.9°C24135m2.5m/s
10:000%8.1%0J/kg2.4°C24135m3.6m/s
11:000%8.1%0J/kg2.9°C24135m4.8m/s
12:0014%5.5%0J/kg3.4°C24135m5.9m/s
13:000%8%0J/kg3.8°C24135m6.1m/s
14:000%13%0J/kg4.2°C24135m6.2m/s
15:0012%32%0J/kg4.5°C24135m6.4m/s
16:000%29%0J/kg4.4°C24135m6.2m/s
17:000%29%0J/kg4.3°C24135m5.9m/s
18:0013%21%0J/kg4.2°C24135m5.6m/s
19:000%22%0J/kg4.6°C24135m5.6m/s
20:000%0%0J/kg4.9°C24135m5.6m/s
21:0015%0%0J/kg5.2°C24135m5.6m/s
22:000%0%0J/kg5.4°C24135m5.5m/s
23:000%0%0J/kg5.7°C24135m5.5m/s
Sun, Apr 12
24:0015%0%0J/kg6°C24135m5.4m/s
01:000%0%0J/kg6.2°C24135m5.1m/s
02:000%0%0J/kg6.4°C24135m4.7m/s
How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity). For OR groups, only one branch is required, so some OR-branch predicates can be ✕ even in a matching hour.

What does Cloud Drama Score mean?

Inputs that drive the score

This derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.

Time
Asia/Amman
Air Pressure
hPa
CAPE
J/kg
High Clouds
%
Lifted Index
°C
Low Clouds
%
Mid-Level Clouds
%
Precipitation Chance
%
Rainfall
mm
Relative Humidity
%
Showers
mm
Simulated Reflectivity
dBZ
Solar Elevation
°
Total Cloud Coverage
%
Total Precipitation
mm
Wind Shear 0-3 km
m/s
Wind Shear 0-6 km
m/s
Wind Speed
m/s
Thu, Apr 9 Sunrise 06:20 Sunset 19:02
04:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.3°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 52% 0mm -20dBZ -30° 0% 0mm - - 2.7m/s
05:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 53% 0mm -20dBZ -18° 0% 0mm - - 2.6m/s
06:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 56% 0mm -20dBZ -5.2° 0% 0mm 6.9m/s 8.7m/s 2.4m/s
07:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 55% 0mm -20dBZ 7.8° 0% 0mm - - 2m/s
08:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.3°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 48% 0mm -20dBZ 21° 0% 0mm - - 1.6m/s
09:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 44% 0mm -20dBZ 34° 0% 0mm 5.9m/s 11m/s 1.5m/s
10:00
980hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 41% 0mm -20dBZ 46° 0% 0mm - - 1.4m/s
11:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.3°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 37% 0mm -20dBZ 58° 0% 0mm - - 1.1m/s
12:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 34% 0mm -20dBZ 66° 0% 0mm 5.3m/s 12m/s 0.87m/s
13:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.1°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 32% 0mm -20dBZ 68° 0% 0mm - - 0.4m/s
14:00
977hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.9°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 30% 0mm -20dBZ 61° 0% 0mm - - 0.36m/s
15:00
977hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 28% 0mm -20dBZ 51° 0% 0mm 7m/s 12m/s 0.74m/s
16:00
976hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.7°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 27% 0mm -20dBZ 39° 0% 0mm - - 1.1m/s
17:00
976hPa 0J/kg 2% 5.1°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 24% 0mm -20dBZ 26° 2% 0mm - - 0.66m/s
18:00
976hPa 0J/kg 4% 5.5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 22% 0mm -20dBZ 13° 4% 0mm 8.3m/s 11m/s 1.2m/s
19:00
976hPa 0J/kg 7% 6.1°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 22% 0mm -20dBZ 0.33° 7% 0mm - - 2.6m/s
20:00
977hPa 0J/kg 100% 7°C 0% 1% 0% 0mm 21% 0mm -20dBZ -13° 100% 0mm - - 3.4m/s
21:00
978hPa 0J/kg 100% 7.9°C 0% 5% 0% 0mm 22% 0mm -20dBZ -25° 100% 0mm 8.7m/s 12m/s 2.5m/s
22:00
978hPa 0J/kg 100% 7.8°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 25% 0mm -20dBZ -36° 100% 0mm - - 2m/s
23:00
978hPa 0J/kg 100% 7.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 29% 0mm -20dBZ -45° 100% 0mm - - 0.73m/s
Fri, Apr 10 Sunrise 06:20 Sunset 19:02
24:00
978hPa 0J/kg 100% 7°C 0% 34% 0% 0mm 31% 0mm -20dBZ -51° 100% 0mm 8.4m/s 13m/s 0.11m/s
01:00
978hPa 0J/kg 100% 6.8°C 0% 85% 0% 0mm 31% 0mm -20dBZ -52° 100% 0mm - - 0.23m/s
02:00
977hPa 0J/kg 72% 7.1°C 0% 59% 0% 0mm 30% 0mm -20dBZ -48° 72% 0mm - - 1.3m/s
03:00
977hPa 0J/kg 100% 7.1°C 0% 90% 0% 0mm 31% 0mm -20dBZ -40° 100% 0mm 6.4m/s 14m/s 2.6m/s
04:00
977hPa 0J/kg 100% 6.6°C 0% 100% 0% 0mm 35% 0mm -20dBZ -29° 100% 0mm - - 3m/s
05:00
977hPa 0J/kg 100% 6.2°C 0% 100% 0% 0mm 38% 0mm -20dBZ -18° 100% 0mm - - 2.7m/s
06:00
977hPa 0J/kg 83% 5.6°C 0% 100% 0% 0mm 39% 0mm -20dBZ -4.9° 100% 0mm 6.7m/s 14m/s 2.4m/s
07:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.1°C 0% 86% 0% 0mm 38% 0mm -20dBZ 86% 0mm - - 2m/s
08:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.9°C 0% 57% 0% 0mm 36% 0mm -20dBZ 21° 57% 0mm - - 1.9m/s
09:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.8°C 0% 4% 0% 0mm 34% 0mm -20dBZ 34° 4% 0mm 5.9m/s 13m/s 1.9m/s
10:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.5°C 0% 17% 0% 0mm 32% 0mm -20dBZ 47° 17% 0mm - - 1.5m/s
11:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.5°C 0% 16% 0% 0mm 30% 0mm -20dBZ 58° 16% 0mm - - 1.3m/s
12:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.5°C 0% 6% 0% 0mm 25% 0mm -20dBZ 66° 6% 0mm 5.7m/s 12m/s 0.78m/s
13:00
977hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.2°C 0% 5% 0% 0mm 23% 0mm -20dBZ 68° 5% 0mm - - 0.52m/s
14:00
976hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.3°C 0% 5% 0% 0mm 21% 0mm -20dBZ 62° 5% 0mm - - 0.81m/s
15:00
976hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 19% 0mm -20dBZ 51° 0% 0mm 5m/s 11m/s 1.3m/s
16:00
975hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 20% 0mm -20dBZ 39° 0% 0mm - - 2m/s
17:00
975hPa 0J/kg 0% 5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 19% 0mm -20dBZ 26° 0% 0mm - - 3.5m/s
18:00
976hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 18% 0mm -20dBZ 13° 0% 0mm 5.1m/s 6m/s 5.6m/s
19:00
976hPa 0J/kg 0% 6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 20% 0mm -20dBZ 0.44° 0% 0mm - - 6.4m/s
20:00
977hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.1°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 23% 0mm -20dBZ -13° 0% 0mm - - 5.6m/s
21:00
977hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.7°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 28% 0mm -20dBZ -25° 0% 0mm 10m/s 10m/s 5m/s
22:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 32% 0mm -20dBZ -36° 0% 0mm - - 4.1m/s
23:00
977hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 34% 0mm -20dBZ -45° 0% 0mm - - 3.4m/s
Sat, Apr 11 Sunrise 06:19 Sunset 19:03
24:00
977hPa 0J/kg 0% 4.5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 36% 0mm -20dBZ -51° 0% 0mm 9.2m/s 13m/s 2.9m/s
01:00
977hPa 0J/kg 0% 3.9°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 38% 0mm -20dBZ -52° 0% 0mm - - 2.7m/s
02:00
977hPa 0J/kg 0% 3.9°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 39% 0mm -20dBZ -48° 0% 0mm - - 2.5m/s
03:00
977hPa 0J/kg 0% 3.7°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 41% 0mm -20dBZ -40° 0% 0mm 8.1m/s 13m/s 2.6m/s
04:00
977hPa 0J/kg 0% 3.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 47% 0mm -20dBZ -29° 0% 0mm - - 3.6m/s
05:00
977hPa 0J/kg 0% 2.1°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 56% 0mm -20dBZ -17° 0% 0mm - - 3.6m/s
06:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 1.8°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 61% 0mm -20dBZ -4.7° 0% 0mm 8.8m/s 15m/s 3.3m/s
07:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 2.1°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 60% 0mm -20dBZ 8.3° 0% 0mm - - 3.1m/s
08:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 1.8°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 54% 0mm -20dBZ 21° 0% 0mm - - 2.8m/s
09:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 1.9°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 48% 0mm -20dBZ 34° 0% 0mm 6.1m/s 14m/s 2.4m/s
10:00
978hPa 0J/kg 1% 2.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 41% 0mm -20dBZ 47° 1% 0mm - - 3.7m/s
11:00
977hPa 0J/kg 2% 2.9°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 34% 0mm -20dBZ 58° 2% 0mm - - 5m/s
12:00
977hPa 0J/kg 4% 3.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 27% 0mm -20dBZ 67° 4% 0mm 5.1m/s 12m/s 6.3m/s
13:00
977hPa 0J/kg 7% 3.8°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 30% 0mm -20dBZ 68° 7% 0mm - - 5.9m/s
14:00
978hPa 0J/kg 11% 4.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 33% 0mm -20dBZ 62° 11% 0mm - - 5.5m/s
15:00
978hPa 0J/kg 15% 4.5°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 36% 0mm -20dBZ 51° 15% 0mm 4.4m/s 11m/s 5.2m/s
16:00
978hPa 0J/kg 13% 4.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 42% 0mm -20dBZ 39° 13% 0mm - - 5m/s
17:00
978hPa 0J/kg 11% 4.3°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 47% 0mm -20dBZ 26° 11% 0mm - - 4.9m/s
18:00
979hPa 0J/kg 8% 4.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 52% 0mm -20dBZ 13° 8% 0mm 7.4m/s 11m/s 4.8m/s
19:00
978hPa 0J/kg 6% 4.6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 54% 0mm -20dBZ 0.55° 6% 0mm - - 4.6m/s
20:00
978hPa 0J/kg 3% 4.9°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 56% 0mm -20dBZ -13° 3% 0mm - - 4.5m/s
21:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 58% 0mm -20dBZ -25° 0% 0mm 11m/s 19m/s 4.3m/s
22:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 58% 0mm -20dBZ -36° 0% 0mm - - 4.3m/s
23:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 5.7°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 58% 0mm -20dBZ -45° 0% 0mm - - 4.3m/s
Sun, Apr 12 Sunrise 06:18 Sunset 19:04
24:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 6°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 58% 0mm -20dBZ -51° 0% 0mm 11m/s 18m/s 4.3m/s
01:00
978hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.2°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 54% 0mm -20dBZ -52° 0% 0mm - - 4.3m/s
02:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.4°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 50% 0mm -20dBZ -47° 0% 0mm - - 4.3m/s
03:00
979hPa 0J/kg 0% 6.7°C 0% 0% 0% 0mm 46% 0mm -20dBZ -39° 0% 0mm 9.9m/s 19m/s 4.2m/s
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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