Tunisia locally heavy thunderstorms expected this afternoon in several regions.

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 18 May 2026

Partially Cloudy Skies Expected Across Most Regions of the Country

The National Meteorological Institute (INM) announced on Monday a partially cloudy weather forecast for most regions of the country, with the appearance of local thunderstorm cells accompanied by sometimes heavy rainfall during the afternoon.

According to the institute's predictions, these precipitation events will initially affect the western regions of the north and center before gradually reaching certain areas in the eastern part of the country.

Winds will be blowing from the eastern sector, with light to moderate speeds, and will strengthen in the late afternoon in the extreme southern regions, where local sandstorms are also expected.

The sea will be relatively calm.

Temperatures are expected to rise slightly, with maximum temperatures ranging from 21 to 26 degrees in the north, center, and coastal areas of the south, approaching 18 degrees in the western highlands, and oscillating between 27 and 31 degrees in the rest of the regions.