Morocco’s weather service issued an orange alert Thursday for thunderstorms, hail and strong wind gusts in several provinces, alongside temperatures reaching up to 47°C in southern and inland regions.
Rainfall of 15 to 20 millimetres was forecast between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. in Khénifra, Figuig, Rehamna and Khouribga, the General Directorate of Meteorology said.
The agency also extended its heat alert through Saturday.
Temperatures of 45°C to 47°C were expected in Oued Ed-Dahab, Boujdour, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Taroudant, Tata, Zagora, Errachidia and Aousserd.
Highs of 42°C to 45°C were forecast across Marrakech, Fez, Meknes, Beni Mellal, Khouribga and several surrounding provinces.
The heatwave will also affect coastal and southern areas, with temperatures of 39°C to 45°C expected in Essaouira, Tiznit, Sidi Ifni, Laayoune, Guelmim and Tan-Tan.
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