Thunderstorms and Strong Winds Expected in Tunisia Today and Tomorrow
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Tunisia's weather service has warned of thunderstorms and strong winds today and tomorrow.
According to the forecast, the sky will be partly cloudy across the whole country today.
The temperature is expected to rise slightly compared to previous days.
However, forecasters say there will be a weather surprise in the afternoon.
Rain and hail are expected to hit five states during this period.
Hail can damage crops, cars and buildings if it is heavy.
Strong winds combined with thunderstorms can also create dangerous conditions for drivers.
Officials usually advise people to avoid unnecessary travel during storms like these.
Farmers in the affected states may need to protect their fields from hail damage.
The weather is likely to remain unstable over the next two days.
Authorities have not given the exact names of the five states affected.
People are encouraged to follow local weather updates closely.
This kind of sudden weather change is common in Tunisia during certain seasons.
Residents should prepare for possible disruptions to daily activities.
The meteorological service continues to monitor the situation closely.
Vocabulary10 words
- thunderstorm
- a storm with loud noise, wind and heavy rain
- wind
- air moving quickly from one place to another
- partly cloudy
- sky with some clouds but not fully covered
- temperature
- the measure of how hot or cold something is
- surprise
- something unexpected that happens
- hail
- small hard balls of ice that fall from the sky
- forecast
- a prediction of future weather
- unstable
- likely to change often
- disruption
- something that stops normal activity
- meteorological
- related to the study of weather
Quiz
Answer key
1. Thunderstorms and strong winds 2. Five 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Tunisia's weather service has warned of _____ and strong winds today and tomorrow.
According to the forecast, the sky will be _____ across the whole country today.
The _____ is expected to rise slightly compared to previous days.
However, forecasters say there will be a weather _____ in the afternoon.
Rain and _____ are expected to hit five states during this period.
Hail can damage crops, cars and _____ if it is heavy.
Strong winds combined with thunderstorms can also create _____ conditions for drivers.
Farmers in the affected states may need to protect their fields from hail _____.
The weather is likely to remain _____ over the next two days.
The _____ service continues to monitor the situation closely.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever experienced hail? What was it like?
- How do you prepare for sudden weather changes like storms?
- Why do you think weather forecasts are important for farmers?
- What safety steps should people take during thunderstorms?