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Regional weather alerts: Heatwaves and storms forecast for Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco
Meteorological authorities across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco have issued weather forecasts for mid-August 2026, highlighting extreme heat and localized storms.
In Egypt, the Egyptian Meteorological Authority predicts hot and humid conditions. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach 36°C in Cairo and up to 43°C in Aswan. Warnings have been issued for morning fog on major roads and potential waves reaching 2.25 meters on several northern coasts. There is a slight chance of light rain in the northern coastal and Delta regions.
In Saudi Arabia, the National Center of Meteorology warns of continued high to extreme heat in the Eastern Province, Riyadh, and Al-Qassim. Thunderstorms accompanied by hail are expected in the highlands of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah. Additionally, dust-inducing winds may reduce visibility in parts of Tabuk and Najran.
In Morocco, temperature forecasts indicate varying conditions across cities, with high temperatures reaching 41°C in Dakhla and Errachidia, while coastal areas like Tangier and Rabat remain cooler.
Entities
Abdullah Jahid · Egypt · Egyptian Meteorological Authority · National Center for Meteorology · National Center of Meteorology · Ouarzazate Province · Saudi Arabia
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Wind speeds on certain coastal areas are expected to range between 35 and 40 km/h. www.eldyar.net · www.elbalad.news · www.elzmannews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sea waves on beaches from Matrouh to Port Said may reach heights between 1.75 and 2.25 meters. www.eldyar.net · www.elbalad.news · www.elzmannews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Water fog is expected between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM on roads leading to northern Egypt, Greater Cairo, Canal cities, central Sinai, and northern Upper Egypt. www.eldyar.net · www.elbalad.news · www.elzmannews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Egyptian Meteorological Authority predicts hot and humid weather across most of Egypt on Sunday, August 16, 2026. www.eldyar.net · www.elbalad.news · www.elzmannews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] There is a 20% chance of light rain in the North Coast and Lower Egypt, and a 10% chance in Greater Cairo and Canal cities. www.eldyar.net · www.elbalad.news · www.elzmannews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The maximum temperature in Upper Egypt is expected to reach 42 degrees Celsius, with a perceived temperature of 43 degrees. www.elbalad.news · www.elzmannews.com