Algeria Braces for Strong Winds and Thunderstorms

Large parts of Algeria are experiencing weather disturbances today, Monday, November 9, 2026, which have prompted meteorological services to issue a series of warning alerts in anticipation of strong winds and thunderstorms across several provinces, with expectations that the volatile weather will persist in some regions until the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The National Meteorological Office announced that 17 provinces have been placed under the first level of vigilance, divided between regions affected by winds and others threatened by thunderstorms, amid weather changes that require caution, especially for road users and residents of exposed areas.

The wind-related warnings cover 14 provinces: Sidi Bel Abbès, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Naâma, Tiaret, Tizi Ouzou, Batna, Sétif, Tlemcen, El Bayadh, Médéa, Saïda, Boumerdès, Bouira, and Blida. Meteorological services have set the period from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for these alerts, with the possibility of wind gusts of varying intensity depending on the region.

In the southwest, attention is focused on the provinces of Béni Abbès, Béchar, and Tindouf, where weather reports forecast thunderstorms during the night, starting from 9:00 PM Monday until 6:00 AM Tuesday, increasing the need to monitor weather developments, especially in areas that may be affected by sudden water runoff during heavy rainfall.

These warnings are of particular importance for traffic and road transport, as strong winds can affect the stability of vehicles, especially trucks and buses on open roads, while thunderstorms may cause reduced visibility and water accumulation on some road sections and low-lying areas.

These forecasts remain within the framework of preventive alerts and do not necessarily imply the occurrence of damage or accidents, as the approved bulletins did not include any reports of human or material losses related to these disturbances.

The published meteorological data called for the necessity of exercising caution and following updates to the national vigilance map, especially since the nature of weather fluctuations and the speed of their development may vary from one province to another, with the possibility of adjusting alert periods based on new climatic data.