According to meteorological forecasts for Thursday, August 13, the south and center of Senegal are facing a particularly wet day, featuring active thunderstorms and high precipitation probabilities across multiple localities.
High-Confidence Weather Risks in Southern and Central Localities
Four specific areas display a very high level of confidence for incoming storms. Kédougou faces a threat of thunderstorms starting in the morning, followed by renewed afternoon activity with probabilities reaching 66 percent around 3 PM and climbing up to 74 percent by 8 PM. Kolda records a 61 percent risk at 5 PM, while Sédhiou maintains a robust signal throughout the day, peaking at 58 percent at 5 PM. In Ziguinchor, the risk exceeds 50 percent during the morning between 10 AM and 12 PM, before rising again to 51 percent around 5 PM.
Other cities face elevated risks that are more concentrated in time. Dakar expects storms in the late morning, with a 65 percent probability around 11 AM and 60 percent at noon, followed by a gradual decrease in the afternoon. Thiès experiences its primary impact late in the day with a peak of 61 percent around 5 PM, while Kaolack sees a more punctual risk hitting 51 percent around 3 PM before dropping sharply.
Areas Largely Spared and Safety Recommendations
Conversely, Tambacounda and Saint-Louis should remain mostly spared this Thursday. Precipitation probabilities stay low all day in these regions, failing to exceed 24 percent in the evening for Tambacounda and capping out at 5 percent for Saint-Louis. Residents in the most exposed zones are invited to exercise caution, particularly during the early and late parts of the afternoon.
Did You Know? Kédougou reaches the highest single probability peak in the current forecast, hitting 74 percent by 8 PM following earlier morning and afternoon storm activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which localities show the highest weather confidence levels?
According to the daily forecast, Kédougou, Kolda, Sédhiou, and Ziguinchor display very high confidence levels for incoming storms.
What time will Dakar experience storms?
Storms in Dakar are expected in the late morning, registering a 65 percent probability around 11 AM and 60 percent at noon.
Which cities are expected to avoid the worst of the weather?
Tambacounda and Saint-Louis should remain largely spared, with precipitation probabilities staying low throughout the day and capping at 5 percent in Saint-Louis.
How will your local area prepare for the incoming storms forecasted across the southern and central regions?
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