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High Heat Alert Issued for Al Basrah al Qadimah
A high-severity heat event has been recorded in Al Basrah al Qadimah, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 40.4°C on October 5, 2026.
An automatic weather alert was triggered by wweather1.com forecast data for Al Basrah al Qadimah in Iraq. The forecast value has crossed the established safety threshold of 40°C.
The maximum temperature recorded for the area reached 40.4°C on the forecast date of October 5, 2026. This high temperature event reflects significant heat conditions for the region.
Residents in the affected area are advised to monitor official weather updates and take necessary precautions against the high temperatures.
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, loose-fitting clothing.
• Seek shade or air-conditioned environments when possible.
📊 The numbers, from wweather1 data
Al Başrah al Qadīmah: now +31°, Partly cloudy.
That is 4° above the October climate norm.
The record for this date is +41° (2005).
Three-day forecast: 13 October: +40°/+26° · 14 October: +40°/+26° · 15 October: +41°/+25°
The figures are computed automatically from the Open-Meteo/ERA5 archive — no eyeball estimates. 🌍 Weather in nearby cities
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📰 Data source: wweather1. Forecast and analysis — wweather1, based on Open-Meteo / met.no data.