Algeria's National Office of Meteorology has issued a special bulletin warning of heavy thunderstorms and a Level 1 heatwave alert, valid until Sunday. The meteorological service indicated that rainfall could reach up to 40 mm. This special bulletin specifically warns of heavy thunderstorms, with potential rainfall reaching up to 40 mm across affected regions. The bulletin, which also covers a record heatwave, is effective from 2 PM on its issuance day until 2 AM the following Sunday, according to the National Office of Meteorology. This full warning covers a range of severe weather conditions anticipated across various parts of the country.
Thunderstorm Warnings Detailed
The National Office of Meteorology's bulletin included a Level 2 alert specifically for heavy rain. This Level 2 alert signifies a significant potential for disruptive weather. The alert details that rainfall amounts are projected to range between 20 and 40 mm across affected areas. This heavy rain is anticipated in several wilayas across Algeria, indicating a broad impact across the specified regions.
Wilayas expected to experience the heavy rainfall include M'ila, Constantine, Guelma, Souk Ahras, Oum El Bouaghi, Batna, Khenchela, Tebessa, and Tamanrasset. The forecast indicates that these regions should prepare for significant precipitation within the specified range of 20 to 40 mm. The Level 2 alert shows the potential for disruptive weather conditions in these areas, emphasizing the need for preparedness. The meteorological service has advised residents in the listed wilayas to take necessary precautions given the forecast of substantial rainfall volumes, which could lead to localized flooding or other impacts.
Heatwave Forecast
The National Office of Meteorology warned of a record heatwave and thunderstorms across several wilayas on Saturday morning. This bulletin, which includes a Level 1 alert for a record heatwave, is valid from 6 AM until 6 AM the following Sunday, according to the meteorological service. The heatwave is expected to affect several coastal and interior wilayas in Algeria, bringing exceptionally high temperatures. These include Algiers, Tipasa, Chlef, Relizane, Ain Defla, Mostaganem, Ain Témouchent, and Oran. Residents in these areas are advised to prepare for significantly high temperatures, taking measures to mitigate heat-related risks. The concurrent warnings for both heat and thunderstorms highlight the complex weather patterns anticipated across the country, requiring residents to be vigilant for both types of conditions.
Broader Weather Coverage
A Level 1 alert was also issued for heavy thunderstorms in the wilayas of Souk Ahras, Bordj Bou Arréridj, Béjaïa, Tiaret, M'ila, Oum El Bouaghi, Tebessa, Bouira, Tizi Ouzou, and Guelma. This Level 1 alert indicates a potential for significant thunderstorm activity in these specific regions. The meteorological bulletin additionally included In Salah, Ghardaïa, Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, and In Guezzam in its coverage, extending the scope of the thunderstorm warnings to these southern wilayas. It also extended to Batna, Annaba, Sétif, Tlemcen, Constantine, Skikda, El Bayadh, Jijel, Khenchela, El Tarf, Saïda, Sidi Bel Abbès, Naâma, and Bechar, encompassing a wide array of central, eastern, and western regions. The special bulletin covering these widespread thunderstorm alerts is valid from noon on Saturday until midnight, providing a clear timeframe for the anticipated weather events. The National Office of Meteorology continues to monitor the situation and advises the public to stay informed through official channels.