Severe Weather Advisory for Morocco
The Moroccan Directorate General of Meteorology has issued a warning regarding an impending heat wave affecting several regions across the country. From Tuesday, September 1st to Friday, September 4th, temperatures are expected to soar between 42 and 45 degrees Celsius in certain provinces. Other areas will experience slightly lower temperatures, ranging from 38 to 42 degrees Celsius starting Wednesday, September 2nd through Friday, September 4th.
The orange alert forecast indicates that the highest temperatures will be recorded in regions such as Oued Eddahab, Boujdour, Assa-Zag, Saharan provinces, Tata, and Zagora. Meanwhile, regions including Marrakech, Rhamna, Sidi Bennour, Youssoufia, Beni Mellal, Taroudant, Kenitra, Sidi Kassem, Sidi Slimane, Khouribga, Settat, Qalaat Sraghna, Khemisset, Fqih Ben Saleh, Meknes, Khénifra, Fez, Moulay Yacoub, Taounate, Larache, Wazzan, Chichaoua, and Sale will experience the lower temperature range.
Thunderstorms and Rainfall Forecast
In addition to the heat wave, localized thunderstorms accompanied by hail and gusty winds are anticipated. Rainfall amounts are expected to range between 20 and 25 millimeters on Tuesday, September 1st, from 3 PM to 8 PM, particularly in the regions of Oujda-Angad, Taourirt, Ifrane, Jerada, Taza, Kserif, Boulemane, Azilal, Khénifra, and Sefrou. This combination of heat and storms presents a significant shift in weather conditions and requires residents to exercise caution and preparedness.
As reported by hespress.com.
