Morocco and Egypt brace for extreme heat wave, temps up to 47 °C

heat wave Morocco Egypt 47 °C thunderstorms

A regional heat wave is forecast to affect Morocco, Egypt and the Palestinian territories from 31 July through early August 2026. In Morocco, temperatures are expected to reach 45‑47 °C in provinces such as Wadi Gold, Boudour, Aza Zag, Tamansint and others, with slightly lower values (42‑45 °C) in many inland regions. Egypt is projected to see maximum temperatures of 42‑45 °C across the Nile Delta, Upper Egypt and the Red Sea coast, with the highest readings of 45‑47 °C in the southern governorates. High humidity will raise the heat‑index, making conditions feel up to several degrees hotter. The meteorological services have issued orange‑level alerts that include warnings of strong thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds (up to 30‑45 km/h) that may carry sand and dust, as well as localized heavy rain. Sea conditions are expected to feature moderate wave heights of 1.5‑2.25 m, potentially disrupting navigation. Public health advisories urge people to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., keep children and the elderly safe, and be cautious of fire hazards in dry vegetation.

Entities

Cairo · Egypt · Egyptian Meteorological Authority · Moroccan Directorate General of Meteorology · Moroccan General Directorate of Meteorology · Morocco · Palestinian Meteorological Service

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Sea conditions will feature moderate wave heights of 1.5‑2.25 m, potentially disrupting navigation. www.sabaharabi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Moroccan forecast expects temperatures up to 47 °C in the Vaal Gold and surrounding regions. lakome2.com
[● 2 SOURCES] High humidity will raise perceived temperatures, reaching 39 °C in Cairo and 40 °C in Upper Egypt. www.sabaharabi.com
[● 6 SOURCES] A severe heat wave is forecast for Friday 31 July 2026 across Egypt, Palestine and Morocco. palsawa.com · shms.ps · www.sabaharabi.com · lakome2.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Strong local winds may ignite fires in dry vegetation. palsawa.com · www.alyaoum7.ma · ihata.ma · www.akhbarona.com · al3omk.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Sun exposure between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. is hazardous; authorities advise drinking water and avoiding prolonged outdoor activity. palsawa.com · www.alyaoum7.ma · ihata.ma · www.akhbarona.com · al3omk.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Isolated short‑duration showers and early‑morning fog are possible in parts of the region.
[● 3 SOURCES] Temperatures are expected 5‑7 °C above the annual average. palsawa.com · shms.ps
[● 3 SOURCES] Temperatures in Egypt are forecast to reach up to 45‑47 °C in several locations during the same period. www.sabaharabi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] High humidity will raise perceived temperatures, especially during the afternoon. www.sabaharabi.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Temperatures in Morocco are expected to reach 45‑47 °C between July 31 and August 2 2026 in multiple provinces. www.alyaoum7.ma · ihata.ma · www.akhbarona.com · al3omk.com · lakome2.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Public health advisories urge people to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. palsawa.com · www.alyaoum7.ma · ihata.ma · www.akhbarona.com · al3omk.com · +1 more