Scattered rains are expected this Saturday morning on the north, followed by storms located in the afternoon in the west, which can extend to the east. The wind will strengthen locally, especially near the coast and in the south. Canicular temperatures are planned, with peaks up to 45 ° C.
According to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) for this Friday, August 2, 2025 the sky will be temporarily cloudy, with sometimes dense clouds on the north accompanied by scattered rains in the morning.
Storms and hail
Localized thunderstorms will appear in the afternoon in the West regions, before gradually winning certain areas of the East. These thunderstorms could be accompanied by hailstorms in places.
The wind will blow from the sector to be in the north and the center, and from the southern sector to start in the south before moving east. It will be low to moderate in general, but will strengthen near the coast and in the south, where local sandbones are possible. Temporary gusts exceeding 80 km/h are expected under thunderstorms.
The sea will be agitated in the Gulf of Gabès, little agitated elsewhere, becoming agitated at the end of the day to the north.
Up to 45 ° C in the south
Maximum temperatures will be between 30 and 36 ° C on the North, coastal regions and heights, and between 37 and 43 ° C elsewhere. They will reach up to 45 ° C locally in the south, under the effect of Chergui (hot and dry wind).
Tunisia is currently experiencing an alternation of peaks of heat and stormy instability, especially in the interior and Saharan regions. This type of meteorological configuration is typical of the summer period.
