Morocco is preparing for a significant weather event characterized by extreme heat, thunderstorms, and potential hail, as reported by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). From Sunday through Tuesday, various provinces will experience soaring temperatures coupled with strong wind gusts, creating challenging conditions for residents.
The DGM has issued an orange-level weather alert indicating that temperatures are expected to reach between 42 and 46°C in regions such as Assa-Zag, Tata, Boujdour, Oued Ed-Dahab, Aousserd, Es-Semara, and Zagora. This severe heatwave is projected to last from Sunday through Tuesday, significantly affecting the daily lives of those in these areas.
Additionally, several other provinces, including Tan-Tan, Skhirate-Temara, Khemisset, Rehamna, Ouezzane, Larache, Taounate, Kalaat Sraghna, Laayoune, Guelmim, Settat, Khouribga, Sidi Slimane, Sidi Kacem, Kenitra, Taroudant, Fquih Ben Salah, Beni Mellal, and Sale, are also forecasted to see temperatures ranging from 38 to 42°C on both Sunday and Monday.
In conjunction with the extreme heat, the DGM anticipates thunderstorms, which may bring hail and strong wind gusts, particularly on Sunday afternoon and evening. The storms are expected to deliver rainfall amounts between 25 and 35 millimeters, affecting regions such as Azilal, Boulemane, Rehamna, Marrakech, Kalaat Sraghna, Chichaoua, Al Haouz, Settat, Khouribga, Taroudant, Ouarzazate, Figuig, Midelt, Khenifra, Ifrane, Fquih Ben Salah, and Beni Mellal from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The combination of extreme temperatures and the likelihood of severe thunderstorms may lead to hazardous conditions in the impacted areas, especially during the peak hours of the afternoon. In light of these forecasts, residents are strongly advised to remain vigilant, to take necessary precautions against the extreme heat and potential thunderstorms, to limit exposure to high temperatures, and to exercise caution when traveling in regions that may be affected by heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds. As reported by moroccoworldnews.com.
