Meteo Alert Issued for Tunisia on May 1st, 2026
A meteo alert has been issued by climate expert Mehrez Ghannouchi on Friday, May 1st, 2026, warning of the continuation of intense thunderstorm activity in several regions of Tunisia, particularly in the West and South of the country.
According to the alert, active thunderstorm cells will continue to affect the governorates of Kasserine, Le Kef, Siliana, and Gafsa, with possible extensions to Tozeur and Tataouine. These disturbances are expected to persist over the next few hours, particularly during the afternoon and night.
Expected Weather Conditions
- Thunderstorms with intense and locally heavy precipitation
- Possible flash flooding and rapid flow of wadis, increasing the risk of flooding in vulnerable areas
- Possible hail showers in some areas
- Strong gusts of wind, potentially exceeding 80 km/h, accompanying the thunderstorms
Temperature Drop
A relative drop in temperature is observed, with values ranging from 20 to 24°C in most regions, and around 16°C in the mountainous regions of the West.
Recommendations
In light of this situation, citizens are advised to exercise caution, avoid low-lying areas and wadi beds, and regularly follow meteo updates.
This deterioration in weather conditions is part of a broader context of atmospheric instability affecting several regions of the country, with a risk of extension to certain areas in the East in the coming hours.
