Maximum temperatures in Houmt Souk, Tunisia, are forecasted to reach 40.3°C on August 31, 2026, prompting a high-severity heat alert.
A high-severity heat alert has been issued for the city of Houmt Souk, Tunisia, for August 31, 2026. The forecast indicates that the maximum temperature metric (tmax) will reach 40.3°C.
The alert was automatically generated by wweather1.com based on its own forecast data. The notification was triggered because the forecasted maximum temperature crossed the established alert threshold of 40°C.
The event period officially starts at 00:00:00.000Z on August 31, 2026. Automated monitoring remains active for the area.
Why it is dangerous and what to do
⚠️ Safety
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day to remain hydrated.
• Limit direct sun exposure and outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
• Seek air-conditioned or shaded indoor environments to keep cool.
• Check on vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and young children.
📊 The numbers, from wweather1 data
Houmt Souk: now +31°, Clear.
That is 7° above the August climate norm.
The record for this date is +40° (2000).
Three-day forecast: 31 August: +40°/+30° · 1 September: +34°/+30° · 2 September: +34°/+29°
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.