Morocco issues orange alert as heat wave pushes temperatures to 47°C

Morocco heat wave orange alert 45‑47 °C France thunderstorms Algeria heat alert

Morocco’s Directorate General of Meteorology placed several provinces under an orange‑level heat‑wave alert, forecasting temperatures of 45 °C to 47 °C in Oued Ed‑Dahab, Boujdour, Assa‑Zag, Es‑Semara, Taroudant, Tata and Zagora from Thursday to Saturday. Adjacent inland areas are expected to see highs of 42 °C to 45 °C.

In France, Météo‑France issued an orange vigilance for severe thunderstorms across ten departments – Doubs, Jura, Saône‑et‑Loire, Ain, Rhône, Allier, Puy‑de‑Dôme, Loire, Haute‑Loire and Ardèche – warning of wind gusts up to 100 km/h, heavy rain and hail.

Algeria’s Office National de la Météorologie also announced an orange alert for a heat wave, with maximum temperatures of 44 °C‑45 °C in Mascara, Relizane, Chlef and Aïn Defla, and 40 °C‑43 °C along the eastern coast (Béjaïa, Jijel, Skikda, Annaba, El Tarf) through early August.

Egypt’s General Authority of Meteorology warned that the heat wave will keep maximum temperatures near 37 °C (felt 39 °C) in Cairo and 38 °C (felt 40 °C) in the New Capital, accompanied by high humidity and occasional wind bursts.

Entities

Direction Générale de la Météorologie (Morocco) · Directorate General of Meteorology (Morocco) · Dr. Eman Shaker · Egypt · Egyptian General Authority of Meteorology · General Authority of Meteorology (Egypt) · Kingdom of Morocco · Moroccan Directorate General of Meteorology · Morocco · Météo‑France · Office National de la Météorologie (Algeria)

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[● 2 SOURCES] Dr. Eman Shaker advised Egyptian citizens to avoid direct sun from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and stay hydrated.
[● 6 SOURCES] Both Moroccan and Egyptian authorities issued safety advisories for heat stress and beach safety. www.alyaoum7.ma · ihata.ma · www.alalam.ma · www.elaosboa.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Morocco's Directorate General of Meteorology issued an orange‑level alert for a heat wave from Wednesday to Saturday with temperatures of 45‑47 °C in specific regions. www.alyaoum7.ma · ihata.ma · www.alalam.ma
[● 2 SOURCES] Tuesday forecast for Morocco predicts lows of 26‑32 °C in the southeast and 15‑20 °C in the Atlas and interior zones. www.alyaoum7.ma
[● 2 SOURCES] In Egypt, wind speeds of 40‑60 km/h are forecast along certain coasts, producing waves of 2‑3 m.
[● 3 SOURCES] Moroccan sea conditions are expected to be calm to slightly choppy in the Mediterranean and moderate to rough on the Atlantic coast. www.alyaoum7.ma · ihata.ma · www.alalam.ma
[DISPUTED] Egypt's General Authority of Meteorology warned of a new heat wave lasting until early August with maximum temperatures of 38 °C (felt 40 °C) in Greater Cairo. www.elaosboa.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Morocco expects temperatures of 42‑45 °C in additional regions from Thursday to Saturday. www.alyaoum7.ma · ihata.ma · www.alalam.ma
[● 3 SOURCES] France placed ten departments (Doubs, Jura, Saône‑et‑Loire, Ain, Rhône, Allier, Puy‑de‑Dôme, Loire, Haute‑Loire, Ardèche) under orange vigilance for violent thunderstorms on 31 July, with hail and up‑ ally43.fr · www.macommune.info · www.notretemps.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Morocco will also face thunderstorms with hail and strong wind gusts, prompting an orange‑level weather alert. www.infomagazine.ma · article19.ma · www.lesiteinfo.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Morocco provinces Oued Ed‑Dahab, Boujdour, Assa‑Zag, Es‑Semara, Taroudant, Tata and Zagora will experience temperatures between 45 °C and 47 °C from Friday to Sunday. www.infomagazine.ma · article19.ma · www.lesiteinfo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Algerian coastal wilayas Béjaïa, Jijel, Skikda, Annaba and El Tarf will see temperatures of 40‑43 °C on 2‑3 August. www.algerie360.com