The Moroccan General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, warning of unstable atmospheric conditions expected to affect several regions of the country in the coming days. The alert indicates that areas including the Atlas Mountains, surrounding regions, northern Eastern Morocco, the Rif, and southern desert regions can expect to experience unstable weather. This will be characterized by the formation of cumulonimbus clouds accompanied by heavy rainfall and strong winds, with a possibility of hail.
According to the Directorate, the unstable weather will manifest differently across various regions. In the northern and central plains, including Sais, the Rif, and the Mediterranean coast, dense clouds will pass through, bringing scattered rain and potential thunderstorms. Meanwhile, in other areas, the weather will be mostly clear with varying cloud cover. Temperatures are expected to fluctuate, with a general tendency towards a decrease or relative stability across most parts of the country over the next few days.
Focusing on Tuesday's weather, the Directorate predicts that tropical-origin clouds will continue to impact the southern regions, leading to significant and locally heavy rainfall, accompanied by strong winds and a possibility of hail. These conditions will also affect the High and Middle Atlas mountains, parts of the Rif, and northern Eastern Morocco. Residents in these areas are advised to prepare for potentially severe weather conditions.
The unstable weather is expected to persist into Wednesday, with forecasts indicating heavy rainfall over the Atlas Mountains, adjacent areas, northern Eastern Morocco, and southern desert regions. This pattern suggests that several regions will experience challenging weather conditions, necessitating caution and preparedness from the public.
On Thursday, heavy rainfall is predicted over the Atlas Mountains, Rahamna plains, and eastern desert regions. Additionally, dense clouds will pass over areas west of the Atlas, the Rif, Eastern Morocco, Sais, and the phosphate and Oulmès plateaus, accompanied by rain and potential thunderstorms. These conditions underscore the need for ongoing vigilance.
Looking ahead to Friday and the start of the next week, the unstable weather is expected to continue, particularly in the southern desert regions. Dense and unstable clouds will move over the northern and central regions, with a likelihood of localized heavy rainfall. This forecast indicates that the challenging weather conditions will persist, affecting various parts of Morocco.
The Directorate's alert emphasizes the importance of monitoring weather updates and taking necessary precautions. Residents and travelers are advised to stay informed about the latest forecasts and to prepare for the potential impacts of severe weather, including strong winds, hail, and heavy rainfall.
Key points
- Unstable weather conditions are expected to affect several regions of Morocco, including the Atlas Mountains and southern desert regions, with heavy rainfall and strong winds predicted.
- The Moroccan General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, warning of potential hail and thunderstorms in various areas.
- Residents and travelers are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions due to the expected severe weather conditions.
