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High Heat Alert Issued for Basrah with Temperatures Reaching 46.3 Degrees Celsius

September 26, 2026 · wweather1 editorial · 1 min read

A high-severity heat alert is in effect for Basrah, Iraq, as forecast temperatures reach 46.3 degrees Celsius.

According to forecast data from wweather1.com, maximum temperatures in Basrah are projected to reach 46.3 degrees Celsius on September 26, 2026. This value exceeds the established threshold of 40 degrees Celsius, triggering an automatic high-severity weather alert.

The automated alert system identifies conditions that pose risks associated with extreme heat. Residents in the affected area are advised to monitor official updates regarding the temperature conditions.

High temperatures at this level require appropriate precautions to manage heat exposure. Local conditions are expected to remain hot as the forecast metric reaches its peak value.

Why it is dangerous and what to do

⚠️ Safety
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
• Limit direct exposure to the sun during peak afternoon hours.
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.
📊 The numbers, from wweather1 data
Basra: now +45°, Clear.
That is 3° above the September climate norm.
The record for this date is +45° (2023).
Three-day forecast: 26 September: +46°/+31° · 27 September: +46°/+30° · 28 September: +46°/+30°
The figures are computed automatically from the Open-Meteo/ERA5 archive — no eyeball estimates.

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📰 Data source: wweather1. Forecast and analysis — wweather1, based on Open-Meteo / met.no data.

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