Tunisia expects heavy rain up to 70mm
Stormy weather and hail are forecast for eastern northern and central regions from Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning.
Tunisia anticipates heavy, stormy rains in several regions from Saturday afternoon, November 7, 2026, until Sunday morning, November 8. The Institute of Meteorology (INM) reported that eastern northern and central areas will experience the brunt of the rainfall. Amounts are expected to range from 30 to 50 millimeters in Zaghouan, Monastir, Mahdia, and Sfax.
The INM forecasts that Nabeul and Sousse could locally receive up to 70 millimeters of rain, with particularly significant precipitation expected. Hail and strong winds are also predicted to accompany the storm cells. These conditions are expected to persist into the early hours of Sunday.
The weather on Sunday, November 8, will feature cloudy spells across most of Tunisia, according to the INM. Rain is specifically anticipated over Cap Bon and the Sahel, while other areas will see generally cloudy skies. The forecast indicates these weather patterns will continue through Sunday.
Why it mattersFarmers and residents in eastern northern and central Tunisia face disruptions from heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds.