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High Temperatures Forecasted in Basrah

October 15, 2026 · wweather1 editorial · 1 min read

Basrah is experiencing high temperatures as maximum forecast values reach 40.5 degrees Celsius. The automatic weather alert was triggered as conditions crossed the established threshold.

An automatic weather alert has been issued for Basrah based on forecast data from wweather1.com. The maximum temperature is projected to reach 40.5 degrees Celsius on October 16, 2026.

This forecast value successfully crosses the 40-degree threshold, prompting the high-severity heat notification. Residents in the affected area should take necessary precautions during these warm conditions.

Why it is dangerous and what to do

⚠️ Safety
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
• Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.
📊 The numbers, from wweather1 data
Basra: now +27°, Overcast.
That is 5° above the October climate norm.
The record for this date is +42° (2021).
Three-day forecast: 16 October: +41°/+26° · 17 October: +38°/+25° · 18 October: +40°/+25°
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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