Thursday Weather: Thunderstorms and Strong Winds in Several Regions of Morocco

Weather Forecast for May 7: A Warm Day with Unstable Conditions

The Directorate General of Meteorology forecasts relatively warm weather for Thursday, May 7, in the far south of the Saharan provinces, while several regions of the Kingdom will experience unstable weather conditions.

Expected Thunderstorms and Rainfall
Rain showers, some potentially thundery, are anticipated in the Oriental region, as well as in the High and Middle Atlas and eastern Rif areas. Partly cloudy skies with occasional light rain will also affect the plains west of the Atlas Mountains.

Foggy conditions and some localized light rain may also impact the northern and central Atlantic plains.

Moderate to Strong Winds and Dust Activity
Moderate to strong gusts of wind are forecasted for the central plains, the Souss region, the Atlas mountain reliefs, and the southern provinces. These winds could locally stir up dust clouds.

Contrasting Temperatures
Minimum temperatures will range from 0 to 7°C in the Atlas and Rif mountains, 17 to 20°C in the extreme south and southeast, and 12 to 17°C in various regions inland and near the coast.

During the day, a slight increase in temperatures is expected in the Atlas mountains, the Rif, the southern Oriental region, and the southern Saharan provinces.

Sea Conditions
The sea will be calm to slightly rough on the Mediterranean and the Strait, and slightly rough to rough along the Atlantic coastline.