The General Directorate of Meteorology announces unstable weather conditions this Tuesday, October 29, 2024with significant rainfall expected in several regions of the kingdom.
Locally heavy thunderstorms are forecast in several areas:
- The Atlantic plains between Kenitra and Safi
- The Gharb
- The Mediterranean shore between Driouch and Al Hoceima
- The Western Rif
The weather will be particularly disrupted with precipitation expected on:
- The High Atlas and its western regions
- The Middle Atlas
- The Saiss
- The Phosphates and Oulmès plateaus
- Western Mediterranean
A notable phenomenon to report: snowfall is expected on the peaks of the Middle Atlaswhile fairly cold weather with local frost will affect the Atlas, Rif and Eastern Highlands regions.
Temperatures will show significant variations depending on the region:
- Atlas, Rif and Highlands: -1 to 6°C
- Southern provinces and coastal areas: 12 to 17°C
- Other regions: 6 to 12°C
Maximum temperatures forecast in major cities :
- Casablanca: 13-21°C
- Flap: 10-17°C
- Marrakech: 10-21°C
- Agadir: 12-20°C
- Tangier: 12-18°C
- Fez: 8-17°C
- Oujda: 9-19°C
- Dakhla: 19-27°C
Regarding the state of the sea, navigation conditions will be difficult with :
- Mediterranean: rough to rough seas
- Detroit: slightly rough to rough
- Between Mehdia and Tarfaya: rough to strong
- Other areas: slightly agitated to agitated
The General Directorate of Meteorology also reports fairly strong gusts of wind which will affect the Oriental and the North Atlantic plains, recommending vigilance to road users and maritime activities.