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High Heat Alert Issued for Basrah
Temperatures in Basrah are forecast to reach a high of 40.6°C on October 5, 2026. This automatic alert was triggered as forecast values cross the 40°C threshold.
An automatic weather alert has been issued for Basrah, Iraq, based on forecast data from wweather1.com.
The maximum temperature for the day is projected to hit 40.6°C on October 5, 2026.
This reading exceeds the established high-temperature threshold of 40°C for the area.
Why it is dangerous and what to do
⚠️ Safety
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
• Limit outdoor activities during peak sun hours.
• Seek shade and air-conditioned environments when possible.
📊 The numbers, from wweather1 data
Basra: now +29°, Overcast.
That is 5° above the October climate norm.
The record for this date is +41° (2021).
Three-day forecast: 13 October: +40°/+27° · 14 October: +41°/+27° · 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.