The National Office of Meteorology issued a new bulletin Saturday, warning of very strong winds exceeding 90 km/h across several states. This full alert from the National Office of Meteorology noted significant weather disturbances expected to impact various regions. The forecast indicates wind speeds estimated between 60 and 70 km/h, with potential gusts reaching 80 km/h in some areas and up to 90 km/h elsewhere. The bulletin specifically warns of very strong winds in the states of Laghouat, Ghardaïa, Touggourt, Ouargla, and Mnayia. For these five states, the wind speeds are estimated to be between 60 and 70 km/h, with potential gusts reaching up to 80 km/h. The warning for these areas is valid from noon until 9 PM on Saturday, urging residents to prepare for challenging conditions.
Earlier Storms and Winds
Earlier on Saturday morning, a bulletin from the National Office of Meteorology had already issued a Level 1 alert, warning of thunderstorms and strong winds across several states. This initial warning provided an early indication of the day's impending weather challenges. The bulletin specified that rains would affect Tlemcen, Aïn Témouchent, Oran, Mostaganem, Chlef, Skikda, and Annaba. The validity period for this weather alert was structured regionally, starting from 6 AM until noon for the western states, and from 6 PM until midnight for the eastern states, allowing for varied preparedness.
The same bulletin also warned of strong winds in a broad band of states, including Oran, Mostaganem, Chlef, Tipaza, Boumerdès, Algiers, Tizi Ouzou, Bejaia, Relizane, Aïn Defla, Blida, Jijel, Skikda, Sétif, Bordj Bou Arréridj, and M'Sila. The validity period for these particular wind warnings extended from 9 AM until 9 PM, covering most of the daylight hours and into the evening.
Additional Wind and Sandstorm Alerts
In addition to the strong winds, the National Office of Meteorology also indicated that winds are expected to be accompanied by sandstorms across several states. These conditions are specifically forecast for Djelfa, Laghouat, Ouled Djellal, Biskra, El M'Ghair, El Oued, Touggourt, Ouargla, Ghardaïa, and Mnayia. The presence of sandstorms could significantly reduce visibility and impact transportation in these areas, posing risks to commuters and travelers. The National Office of Meteorology continues to monitor weather patterns closely and advises residents in all affected states to exercise extreme caution and stay informed about the latest updates.
Bulletin Details and Validity
The National Office of Meteorology's bulletin, which carried a Level 2 alert, indicated that strong winds would affect the states of Djelfa, M'Sila, Batna, Biskra, Ouled Djellal, El M'Ghair, and El Oued. For these seven states, wind speeds are estimated to be between 60 and 70 km/h, with potential gusts reaching up to 80 km/h. This specific warning is valid from 3 PM until 3 AM the following day, Sunday, meaning the strong winds will persist well into the night.
The bulletin also included a third warning concerning strong winds in the states of Tipaza, Algiers, Blida, Boumerdès, Tizi Ouzou, Bejaia, and Jijel. For this group of states, wind speeds are estimated to be between 60 and 70 km/h, with potential gusts reaching up to 90 km/h. This separate alert is valid from noon until 9 PM, aligning with the timing of other significant wind warnings issued for Saturday. The multiple alerts show the widespread nature of the severe weather conditions expected across the country.
