Tunisia: Locally strong thunderstorms expected this afternoon in several regions

The National Institute of Meteorology (INM) has issued a weather alert for Tunisia, forecasting partially cloudy skies across most regions today, with the development of local thunderstorms accompanied by potentially heavy rainfall in the afternoon.

These convective cells are expected to form first over the western areas of the northern and central governorates before gradually extending to some eastern parts of the country. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay informed about the evolving weather conditions.

Accompanying the rainfall, winds will be light to moderate, primarily from the east. However, they are predicted to strengthen by the end of the day in the extreme southern regions, where localized sand phenomena may also occur. Sea conditions are expected to be slightly agitated.

Temperatures are set to experience a slight rise. Highs will range between 21 and 26 degrees Celsius in the north, center, and southern coastal areas. They will hover around 18 degrees Celsius in the western highlands and fluctuate between 27 and 31 degrees Celsius in the remaining regions. La Presse notes that while these are localized events, they are typical for this time of year as the seasons transition.