Heavy rains and floods are likely in 4 Arab countries.

Arab Weather - The latest weather model outputs indicate that the western Mediterranean region will be affected in the coming days by atmospheric instability resulting from a low-pressure system centered south of the European continent. This coincides with the flow of warmer and more humid air currents coming from the south. This combination leads to the emergence of atmospheric disturbances that cause thunderstorms and hail in several regions.

Heavy thunderstorms affect these Arab countries

According to the weather maps in the Arab Weather app, unstable weather conditions are expected to affect several areas in northern Algeria, Tunisia, and northern Libya, as well as parts of northern Morocco. Thunderstorms will form almost daily over these regions, accompanied by varying amounts of rainfall, thunder and lightning, and possibly heavy hail.

These rains may be heavy at times, leading to flash floods, the overflow of valleys, and rising water levels in some low-lying areas and mountain slopes, especially in northern Algeria and Tunisia.

Downwind and local sandstorms

Active thunderstorms are also expected to be accompanied by strong downdrafts that may exceed 70 km/h, stirring up dust and sandstorms and creating local sandstorms that may sometimes extend to affect areas beyond the cloud cover.

For example, thunderstorms may develop over the Atlas Mountains in Algeria, generating strong downdrafts that stir up dust and create sudden dust storms that extend to neighboring areas and even city centers.

It's recommended to keep up-to-date with the Arab Weather app for the latest weather updates, secure outdoor items, and drive with caution during strong winds and sandstorms.

And God knows best.