Morocco’s national weather agency issued an orange-level alert on Friday, June 12, 2026, warning of a heatwave and severe thunderstorms across several regions. Temperatures are forecast to reach between 41 and 44 degrees Celsius in the provinces of Errachidia, Zagora, Tata, Essaouira, Smara, Boujdour, Aousserd, and Wadi Eddahab. The alert also anticipates strong winds accompanying the intense heat. The warning is effective starting Friday and indicates potentially dangerous weather conditions. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take precautions against heatstroke and potential flooding. Further details regarding the duration of the alert were not immediately available.