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High Heat Alert Issued for Makkah as Maximum Temperature Reaches 40°C
An automatic high-severity heat alert has been generated for Makkah on September 7, 2026, as maximum temperatures are forecast to reach 40°C.
A high-severity heat alert has been recorded for the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, starting on September 7, 2026. According to forecast data from wweather1.com, maximum temperatures are expected to reach 40°C.
The alert was generated automatically by the wweather1.com system after its forecast data indicated that the maximum temperature metric crossed the established threshold of 40°C.
This high temperature metric indicates significant heat conditions expected in Makkah for the forecast date of September 7, 2026.
Why it is dangerous and what to do
⚠️ Safety
• Drink plenty of fluids to remain hydrated.
• Limit direct sunlight exposure during peak afternoon heat.
• Seek shade or stay in cool, air-conditioned environments.
• Wear lightweight and light-colored clothing.
📊 The numbers, from wweather1 data
Mecca: now +31°, Clear.
That is 1° above the September climate norm.
The record for this date is +45° (2023).
Three-day forecast: 7 September: +40°/+31° · 8 September: +41°/+30° · 9 September: +42°/+30°
The figures are computed automatically from the Open-Meteo/ERA5 archive — no eyeball estimates. 🌍 Weather in nearby cities
📰 Data source: wweather1. Forecast and analysis — wweather1, based on Open-Meteo / met.no data.