Maghreb: Weather disturbances intensify, peaking on Wednesday and Thursday, with warnings of torrential floods.

Arab Weather - The latest weather maps from Arab Weather indicate that unstable weather conditions will intensify across the Maghreb countries over the coming days, particularly through the weekend. These conditions include several parts of Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and western Libya, with fears of increased risk of torrential flooding in several areas.

Daily chances of thunderstorms in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Arab Weather forecasters said that weather disturbances are expected to continue daily across the Maghreb countries, accompanied by the formation of thunderstorms. These disturbances will affect parts of northern Morocco, northern and central Algeria, and the Algerian Sahara. Thunderstorms are also expected to affect several parts of Tunisia and western Libya.

Weather data indicates that the weather system is accompanied by high surface air heating at times, which contributes to the sudden formation of cumulus clouds accompanied by heavy rainfall in random areas, which may sometimes cause flash floods and the flow of valleys.

Signs of severe weather disturbances due to the combination of a Khamasin low pressure system and a cold upper trough, starting Wednesday.

Meteorologists at the Arab Weather Regional Center are monitoring the impact of a Khamaseen depression on the Maghreb countries, coinciding with the presence of a cold upper trough in the upper atmosphere, on Wednesday and Thursday. This will deepen and intensify the depression, leading to the formation of high-altitude thunderclouds starting Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in northern Algeria and northern Tunisia. Heavy rains and possible hail are expected. The terrain and topography of the land contribute to the lifting of the air, especially in the Atlas Mountains and neighboring areas. Mountain valleys and low-lying areas are vulnerable to sudden torrential floods, in addition to the increased risk of flooding in several areas due to the heavy rainfall expected in some areas.

The depression will continue to affect Thursday, centered between the Italian islands and Tunisia.

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the low pressure system will move into the Mediterranean Sea and will be centered between the Italian islands and Tunisia. The rotational movement of the winds in the center of the low pressure system will contribute to the direction of large amounts of rain clouds to northern Algeria and northern Tunisia. Consequently, heavy to very heavy rains will continue to fall continuously.

Strong winds and dust storms expected

The weather forecast for the coming days is expected to be accompanied by strong winds and downdrafts during the passage of thunderclouds. These could lead to dust storms and possibly sandstorms at times, reducing visibility and disrupting public life. Please also beware of thunderstorms during the formation of cumulus clouds.

And God knows best.