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High Heat Alert Issued for Basrah, Iraq
A high heat alert has been issued for Basrah as maximum temperatures are forecast to reach 42.4 degrees Celsius.
According to weather data from wweather1.com, a high heat event is underway in Basrah, Iraq, starting on September 21, 2026.
The forecast maximum temperature of 42.4°C has crossed the established high heat threshold of 40°C.
This automatic alert is based on the platform's forecast data indicating elevated temperature conditions 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 air-conditioned or shaded environments to prevent heat-related illness.
📊 The numbers, from wweather1 data
Basra: now +29°, Mostly clear.
That is 1° below the September climate norm.
The record for this date is +46° (1975).
Three-day forecast: 21 September: +42°/+29° · 22 September: +44°/+29° · 23 September: +47°/+29°
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.