Tunisia Return of Rain and Disruptions in Several Regions

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 16 May 2026

National Meteorological Institute Forecasts Variable Weather for Saturday

Weather Forecast for the Entire Country

The National Meteorological Institute has announced that this Saturday will be marked by variable weather conditions, with local precipitation, increased wind, and a slight drop in temperatures across the country.

Regional Weather Forecasts

  • North Coast and Central-East Regions: Scattered showers are expected to affect the north coast and locally the central-east regions in the morning.
  • Rest of the Country: Cloudy conditions will prevail, with a gradual intensification of weather systems in the late afternoon on the western highlands, leading to temporary thunderstorms.
  • Eastern Regions: Precipitation will extend to certain regions in the east during the night.

Wind and Sea Conditions

  • Wind Direction: North winds will prevail in the north and center, while east winds will dominate in the south.
  • Wind Speed: Winds will be relatively strong to locally strong near the coast and in the south, accompanied by local sandstorms. Elsewhere, winds will remain light to moderate.
  • Sea Conditions: The sea will be rough to very rough, becoming locally strong.

Temperature Forecast

  • Temperature Drop: Temperatures will experience a slight drop.
  • Maximum Temperatures: Maximum temperatures will range from 19°C to 24°C in the north, on high grounds, and near the coast, and from 25°C to 30°C in other regions, reaching up to 36°C in the extreme south.