The National Office of Meteorology (الديوان الوطني للأرصاد الجوية) issued a new bulletin on Monday, warning of a heatwave and heavy thunderstorms across 27 states. The bulletin, specifically detailing the weather for Monday, noted significant meteorological events. The bulletin's validity period was specified for two distinct timeframes. For some areas, the warning was in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM. For other regions, the bulletin was valid from 3 PM until midnight. These warnings cover a wide geographical area, impacting numerous localities and signaling potential disruptions due to extreme weather conditions.
Record Heatwave Forecast
The National Office of Meteorology (الديوان الوطني للأرصاد الجوية) issued a bulletin warning of record temperatures across several states. This full warning detailed various levels of heatwave alerts for different regions. A Level 2 warning was issued for a heatwave affecting Mascara (معسكر), Relizane (غليزان), Chlef (الشلف), and Ain Defla (عين الدفلى). Temperatures in these states are forecast to range between 43 and 45 degrees Celsius, with the heatwave expected to continue on Monday and Tuesday. Residents in these areas are advised to take precautions against the extreme heat.
The bulletin also included the states of Adrar (أدرار), In Salah (إن صالح), and Bordj Badji Mokhtar (برج باجي مختار), where temperatures are projected to reach between 48 and 49 degrees Celsius. The heatwave in Adrar, In Salah, and Bordj Badji Mokhtar is predicted to persist until Tuesday, indicating a prolonged period of exceptionally high temperatures.
Additionally, a heatwave warning was issued for Oran (وهران) and Mostaganem (مستغانم). Temperatures in these two states are expected to range from 39 to 41 degrees Celsius, continuing on Monday and Tuesday. A Level 1 warning was issued for the heatwave affecting Oran and Mostaganem, signifying a significant but slightly less severe heat risk compared to the Level 2 areas. The National Office of Meteorology emphasized the importance of staying hydrated and avoiding direct sun exposure during these periods.
Thunderstorm Warnings Issued
Heavy thunderstorms were warned for a substantial number of states, indicating widespread potential for severe weather. The states of Mila (ميلة), Tamanrasset (تمنراست), Oum El Bouaghi (أم البواقي), Tebessa (تبسة), In Salah (إن صالح), Batna (باتنة), Sétif (سطيف), Djelfa (الجلفة), Tlemcen (تلمسان), Constantine (قسنطينة), El Bayadh (البيض), Khenchela (خنشلة), Medea (المدية), Saïda (سعيدة), Naâma (النعامة), and Bouira (البويرة) are all under alert for heavy thunderstorms. The National Office of Meteorology's bulletin also included warnings for Sidi Bel Abbès (سيدي بلعباس), Tissemsilt (تيسمسيلت), In Guezzam (إن قزام), Laghouat (الأغواط), Bordj Bou Arréridj (برج بوعريريج), Ghardaïa (غرداية), Msila (المسيلة), Bordj Badji Mokhtar (برج باجي مختار), and Tiaret (تيارت). These warnings indicate a risk of significant weather disturbances across these regions, including potential for heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds.
Broader Weather Context
The heatwave is anticipated to impact the states of Chlef (الشلف), Ain Defla (عين الدفلى), and Relizane (غليزان) as part of the broader weather patterns. The National Office of Meteorology's bulletin indicates that these regions will experience elevated temperatures, contributing to the overall high-temperature conditions across multiple states. This forecast for Chlef, Ain Defla, and Relizane falls within the wider context of the extreme weather alerts issued by the office, showing the full nature of the bulletin's warnings for both heatwaves and heavy thunderstorms across the 27 affected states. The validity of this bulletin for certain areas, spanning from 9 AM to 6 PM, and for others, from 3 PM until midnight, notes the dynamic nature of the weather patterns expected.