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High Temperature Alert Issued for Riyadh
Riyadh is experiencing high temperatures, with forecasts reaching 43.1°C on September 12, 2026. This exceeds the established regional threshold.
An automatic weather alert has been issued for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, based on forecast data from wweather1.com. The maximum temperature is projected to hit 43.1°C.
The recorded value surpasses the 40°C threshold set for the area, prompting high-severity heat conditions. The high temperatures are expected to impact the region throughout the day on September 12, 2026.
Residents and visitors in Riyadh are advised to monitor local conditions as the high heat persists. The automated weather monitoring system continues to track temperature metrics across the affected area.
Why it is dangerous and what to do
⚠️ Safety
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
• Limit direct sun exposure during peak afternoon hours.
• Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.
• Check on vulnerable neighbors and pets.
📊 The numbers, from wweather1 data
Riyadh: now +32°, Clear.
That is 4° above the September climate norm.
The record for this date is +44° (2023).
Three-day forecast: 12 September: +43°/+31° · 13 September: +43°/+31° · 14 September: +43°/+31°
The figures are computed automatically from the Open-Meteo/ERA5 archive — no eyeball estimates. 🌍 Weather in nearby cities
Riyadh
now
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+32°
Al Başrah al Qadīmah
now
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+30°
Abu Dhabi
now
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+33°
Mecca
now
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+28°
Basra
now
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+30°
Madinah
now
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+31°
📰 Data source: wweather1. Forecast and analysis — wweather1, based on Open-Meteo / met.no data.