The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) in Morocco has issued an orange alert for several provinces across the country, warning of thunderstorms and strong winds with dust storms from Monday to Thursday. According to the DGM, the alert was issued due to forecasted locally strong thunderstorms and powerful gusts of wind that could lead to dust storms in various regions.
On Monday, between 13:00 and 23:00, provinces such as Taounate, Al Hoceima, Taza, Ouarzazate, Taroudant, Al Haouz, Fès, Sefrou, Moulay Yacoub, and Chefchaouen are expected to experience locally strong thunderstorms with rainfall heights of 20 to 30 mm. The DGM has advised residents in these areas to be cautious and monitor the situation closely.
The situation is expected to escalate on Wednesday at 12:00, with provinces like Taounate, Taza, Chefchaouen, Ouezzane, and Al Hoceima forecasted to receive more significant rainfall, ranging from 60 to 80 mm, until Thursday at 10:00. Residents in these areas should prepare for potentially hazardous weather conditions.
Furthermore, on Thursday between 01:00 and 12:00, Essaouira, Agadir-Ida-Ou-Tanane, Chtouka-Ait Baha, Inzegane-Ait Melloul, and Taroudant provinces are expected to experience thunderstorms with rainfall accumulations of 40 to 60 mm. In addition to the rain, strong gusts of wind with local dust storms are also forecasted for several provinces.
Strong winds with dust storms, reaching speeds of 70 to 80 km/h, are expected to affect various provinces on Wednesday from 12:00 to 23:00. These provinces include Safi, Figuig, El Jadida, Driouch, Chefchaouen, Fahs-Anjra, Larache, Tanger-Assilah, Tétouan, M'diq-Fnideq, Essaouira, Marrakech, Sidi Bennour, Youssoufia, Boulemane, Al Hoceima, Kénitra, Al Haouz, and Chichaoua.
The DGM has urged residents to exercise caution and stay informed about the latest weather updates. The orange alert is a level of vigilance that indicates potentially hazardous weather conditions, and residents are advised to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
The Moroccan authorities will likely continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as necessary. Residents are encouraged to stay tuned to local news and weather reports for the latest information on the weather conditions and any further instructions from the authorities.
Key points
- The Directorate General of Meteorology has issued an orange alert for multiple provinces in Morocco due to forecasted thunderstorms and strong winds from Monday to Thursday.
- The alert affects provinces such as Taounate, Al Hoceima, Taza, Ouarzazate, Taroudant, Al Haouz, Fès, Sefrou, Moulay Yacoub, and Chefchaouen, among others.
- Residents are advised to exercise caution and stay informed about the latest weather updates to ensure their safety.
