Winter storms bringing heavy rain and snow are affecting several Arab countries.

Arab Weather - Computer simulation models in Arab Weather indicate expectations of a very cold air mass of polar origins rushing towards the western basin of the Mediterranean Sea, which will, God willing, lead to the formation of a very deep low-pressure system centered with low atmospheric pressure values, and will affect the Maghreb countries during the end of the week, specifically on Friday and Saturday.

At the same time, the northern Levant countries, namely Syria and Lebanon, are affected by a highly effective low-pressure system, which leads to active to strong winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and hail, which increases the risk of flash floods and rising water levels.

God willing, this low-pressure system is expected to bring unstable weather conditions characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and snowfall as a result of the significant drop in temperatures.

North Africa: Very heavy rainfall and increased risk of flash floods and overflowing wadis

In detail, God willing, this low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to large areas of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, which may sometimes be accompanied by thunderstorms, which will increase the risk of flash floods and overflowing valleys, in addition to raising the water level in low-lying areas.

The very cold air mass associated with the low-pressure system is also expected to bring bitterly cold weather at all atmospheric levels, with chances of snowfall over the high mountain ranges in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. The snow may be heavy at times, which could disrupt public life and cut off some mountain roads.

North Africa: Stormy winds, maritime disruption, and sandstorms

God willing, this low-pressure system is expected to be accompanied by strong winds, possibly to the point of a storm, leading to significant disruption to maritime navigation and a noticeable increase in wave height along the coasts of the Maghreb countries.

Strong winds are also expected to stir up dense sandstorms in the Algerian and Tunisian Sahara, southern Morocco, and large parts of Libya, due to the location and position of the low-pressure system. These dust storms may reduce or even eliminate horizontal visibility, potentially leading to cases of suffocation.

North Africa: A sharp and noticeable drop in temperatures

God willing, this weather system is also expected to be accompanied by a sharp and noticeable drop in temperatures, especially in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, so that cold to very cold winter weather will prevail in general, especially over the high mountain areas.

The Levant: In a related development, Syria and Lebanon are expected to be affected by a low-pressure system with heavy to very heavy rainfall at the end of the week, particularly in Latakia and Tartus, as well as parts of the Syrian interior such as Hama. The rain may be heavy at times and accompanied by thunder, especially in coastal areas. Snowfall is also possible on the high peaks of the Lebanese mountains, with a significant drop in temperatures.

And God knows best.