Temperatures are forecast to reach 44°C in parts of Morocco early this week before falling across the northern and central plains from Wednesday, September 16, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology.
The forecast puts temperatures between 40°C and 44°C in Saiss, Gharb, Tadla, Rehamna, Souss, the southeast and inland Saharan areas. The Atlas and Rif mountains and coastal areas are expected to record 22°C to 28°C, compared with 29°C to 35°C in the eastern region and 35°C to 40°C elsewhere.
Local thunderstorms could affect the Atlas Mountains, southeastern Morocco, the southern part of the eastern region, inland Souss and Saharan areas. Some showers may bring hail and strong wind gusts.
Low clouds are expected along the coast at night and in the morning, with patches of fog or drizzle.
Moderate to relatively strong winds could affect Tangier, central coastal areas and southern provinces, raising dust locally.
Tuesday is expected to remain hot in Souss and Saharan areas, with scattered thunderstorms possible over the Atlas and its eastern slopes.
Cooling should continue across the northern and central plains later in the week, while southern areas remain warm. Temperatures are forecast to begin rising slightly and gradually again from Saturday, September 19.
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