Weather tracker: hail covers parts of Tunisia and Algeria like snow

The Guardian4/17/2026

Summary

Severe thunderstorms have impacted the Mediterranean, particularly Algeria and Tunisia, leading to hail accumulations of up to 3cm deep. In Algeria, Oum Ladjoul and Hammam Sokhna reported significant hail layers, while Makthar in Tunisia experienced hailstones up to 3cm in diameter. Thunderstorms persisted, with additional hail accumulation noted in Ouled Bousmir, Tunisia, where a layer of about 2cm deep was observed.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

4h
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
3
Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes

Score BreakdownRisk 55

Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity

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