Heat Wave and Thunderstorm Forecast in Morocco
The General Directorate of Meteorology in Morocco has issued a warning of an impending heat wave affecting various regions of the country over the next few days, coinciding with local thunderstorms that may bring hail and strong winds in several provinces. According to the meteorological service's orange alert advisory, temperatures are predicted to reach between 42 and 45 degrees Celsius from Tuesday, September 1, to Friday, September 4, 2026, across multiple provinces.
This sweltering weather is expected to impact areas such as Oued Eddahab, Boujdour, Assa-Zag, Smara, Tata, and Zagora, where exceptionally high temperatures will be recorded. Additionally, several other regions, including Marrakech, Rhamna, Sidi Bennour, Youssoufia, Beni Mellal, Taroudant, Kenitra, Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane, Khouribga, Settat, Qalaat Sraghna, Khmissat, Fkih Ben Saleh, Meknes, Khenifra, Fez, Moulay Yaqub, Taounate, Larache, Wazzan, Chichaoua, and Sale, are expected to experience temperatures ranging from 38 to 42 degrees Celsius starting Wednesday, September 2, until Friday, September 4.
In contrast to the high temperatures, some regions are forecasted to face unstable weather conditions, featuring local thunderstorms that may bring hail and strong winds. The advisory indicates that these rain showers could accumulate between 20 and 25 millimeters from 3 PM to 8 PM on Tuesday, September 1, affecting regions such as Oujda-Angad, Taourirt, Ifrane, Jerada, Taza, Ghirassif, Boulemane, Azilal, Khenifra, and Sefrou.
This weather variability reflects a stark contrast in atmospheric conditions across different regions of Morocco, with some areas experiencing significant heat, while others, particularly mountainous and inland regions, may experience isolated thunderstorms. The meteorological service urges the public to take necessary precautions during periods of extreme heat or thunderstorms, especially in regions under the orange alert warning.
As reported by mcg24.com.
