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Tunisia's South Under High Weather Alert for Dangerous Phenomena

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tunisia's National Institute of Meteorology issued a high-level weather alert for five southern governorates due to the risk of dangerous phenomena.
  • The alert forecasts local thunderstorms with intense rain, hail, and strong winds exceeding 60 km/h, potentially causing dust storms and reduced visibility.
  • Residents are advised to monitor weather updates as hot conditions and sirocco winds are also expected.

Southern Tunisia faces a high-level weather alert as the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) forecasts dangerous conditions for Sunday. Five governorates, Tozeur, Kébili, Médenine, Gabès, and Tataouine, are under vigilance.

Local thunderstorms are expected to develop, bringing intense rainfall, scattered hail, and strong winds gusting over 60 km/h. These storms could also trigger dust and sand storms in southern regions, significantly reducing visibility and impacting travel.

In addition to the stormy weather, southern Tunisia will experience hot to very hot conditions. The sirocco, a hot, dry wind, is predicted to cause a noticeable rise in temperatures. The INM urges residents in the affected areas to stay informed about the evolving weather situation and follow updated vigilance bulletins.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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