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High Temperature Warning Issued for Basrah
Basrah is experiencing high temperatures as maximum forecast values reach 42.5 degrees Celsius on September 20, 2026. This temperature exceeds the local threshold of 40 degrees Celsius.
An automatic weather alert was triggered in Basrah on September 20, 2026, based on forecast data from wweather1.com. The maximum temperature is projected to reach 42.5 degrees Celsius.
The forecasted value has crossed the established high temperature threshold of 40 degrees Celsius. High temperature conditions are currently active in the area.
Residents and visitors in Basrah are advised to monitor official weather updates and take precautions against the heat.
Why it is dangerous and what to do
⚠️ Safety
• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
• Limit outdoor activities during peak afternoon heat hours.
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing when outside.
📊 The numbers, from wweather1 data
Basra: 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°/+27° · 14 October: +41°/+27° · 15 October: +41°/+26°
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.