The National Office of Meteorology issued a level one weather alert for heavy thunderstorms affecting the provinces of Ouargla, Illizi, and Tindouf. This weather warning forms part of a broader set of alerts released by the agency on 8 November 2026. These provinces, located in the southern regions of the country, are currently experiencing atmospheric conditions that necessitated the intervention of the National Office of Meteorology to ensure public awareness.
A second level one alert covers strong winds expected in the provinces of Tipaza, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tiaret, Tissemsilt, Bejaia, Tizi Ouzou, Setif, Ain Defla, Medea, Boumerdes, Blida, and Bouira. The meteorological service identified these conditions as part of current atmospheric disturbances moving across Algeria. The National Office of Meteorology issued this second level one alert for strong winds specifically to address the risks posed to the northern territories listed in the bulletin.
Thunderstorm Warnings in Southern Provinces
Meteorological officials scheduled the period of heavy thunderstorms in the southern provinces of Ouargla, Illizi, and Tindouf to span from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The alert for heavy thunderstorms is valid from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Residents in these regions should anticipate localized rainfall and electrical activity throughout the duration of this twelve-hour window. The National Office of Meteorology monitors these developments closely as the weather patterns shift across the southern landscape. By designating these specific hours, the agency aims to provide clear guidance to the local populations residing within Ouargla, Illizi, and Tindouf regarding the timing of the expected instability.
Strong winds are expected to impact the northern provinces of Tipaza, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tiaret, Tissemsilt, Bejaia, Tizi Ouzou, Setif, Ain Defla, Medea, Boumerdes, Blida, and Bouira starting at 9:00 PM on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The National Office of Meteorology issued a second level one alert for strong winds in Tipaza, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tiaret, Tissemsilt, Bejaia, Tizi Ouzou, Setif, Ain Defla, Medea, Boumerdes, Blida, and Bouira. The alert for strong winds is valid from 9:00 PM on Sunday, November 8, 2026, until 6:00 AM on Monday, November 9, 2026. The National Office of Meteorology stated that these conditions will persist until 6:00 AM on Monday, November 9, 2026. Authorities advise travelers and residents in these areas to exercise caution during the nine-hour duration of the high-wind warning. The geographical spread of these provinces requires consistent monitoring by the National Office of Meteorology to track the wind speeds as they move through the northern sectors of the country. Residents are encouraged to stay updated on the latest bulletins released by the agency as the nine-hour window progresses through the night.
