Morocco Braces for Extreme Weather Conditions
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Morocco is bracing for a week of extreme weather conditions, with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and snowfall expected across multiple regions. The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued warnings for several areas, including Tangier, Rif, Loukkos, and the eastern regions.
On Wednesday, the weather forecast predicts intense thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and cold temperatures in Tangier, Rif, Loukkos, the western region, and the southern part of the eastern region. The Mediterranean coast, the northern part of the eastern region, the High and Middle Atlas, and the northern and central Atlantic coasts are expected to experience partial cloud cover with scattered showers. Snowfall is anticipated on the peaks of the High and Middle Atlas mountains. Moderate to strong winds are also forecasted for the northern coasts and plains, including the Rif region. Temperatures are expected to range from 2°C to 8°C in the Atlas Mountains, and from 14°C to 20°C in the desert regions, the southeastern part of the country, and the western region.
On Tuesday, the forecast included rainfall and thunderstorms in the Atlas Mountains and neighboring areas, the Rif, eastern Morocco, the western region, Sous, the southeastern region, and the northeastern part of the southern regions. Snowfall was also expected on the peaks of the High and Middle Atlas. The northern and central plains of the Atlantic coast and the Mediterranean coast were expected to have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with possible rainfall during some periods. Moderate to strong winds were forecasted for the southeastern part of the country. Temperatures were expected to range from 3°C to 10°C in the Atlas Mountains and the Rif, and from 15°C to 20°C in the southeastern region, the western region, Sous, the northern and central plains, and the desert regions. The sea was expected to be calm to slightly rough along the Mediterranean coast and the Strait, and slightly rough to rough along the Atlantic coast, becoming calm to slightly rough north of Dakhla and locally calm to slightly rough north of Asilah.
In Tangier, temperatures are expected to range from 17°C to 21°C, while in Casablanca, the range is from 18°C to 22°C. In Marrakech, temperatures will be between 14°C and 24°C. The coastal city of Agadir is expected to see temperatures from 16°C to 26°C. In the southern city of Dakhla, temperatures will range from 17°C to 26°C, and in the eastern city of Oujda, from 21°C to 29°C.
Residents and travelers are advised to take necessary precautions, including staying indoors during thunderstorms and avoiding mountainous areas due to the risk of avalanches. The weather conditions are expected to impact daily activities, including transportation and outdoor events. The General Directorate of Meteorology has urged the public to stay informed about weather updates and follow safety guidelines.
