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High Heat Alert Issued for Al Basrah al Qadimah
A high-severity heat event has been recorded in Al Basrah al Qadimah, with maximum temperatures reaching 40.5°C on October 13, 2026. This forecast value exceeds the established 40°C threshold.
An automatic alert was generated by wweather1.com forecast data indicating that temperatures in Al Basrah al Qadimah crossed the high-heat threshold.
The recorded maximum temperature for the day reached 40.5°C, marking a period of elevated heat in the region.
Residents and visitors in the affected area are advised to monitor local conditions and take appropriate precautions during this high-temperature event.
Why it is dangerous and what to do
⚠️ Safety
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
• Limit strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
• Seek air-conditioned or shaded environments when possible.
📊 The numbers, from wweather1 data
Al Başrah al Qadīmah: now +27°, Partly cloudy.
That is 5° above the October climate norm.
The record for this date is +41° (2005).
Three-day forecast: 13 October: +41°/+27° · 14 October: +40°/+26° · 15 October: +41°/+26°
The figures are computed automatically from the Open-Meteo/ERA5 archive — no eyeball estimates. 🌍 Weather in nearby cities
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📰 Data source: wweather1. Forecast and analysis — wweather1, based on Open-Meteo / met.no data.