Iraq | Upper air pressure intensifies in the rest of August, with generally very hot weather

Arab Weather - Weather experts at the Arab Weather Center said that the latest outputs from the so-called computer simulation indicate that Iraq will be affected by the heat dome phenomenon during the remainder of August, and temperatures may exceed the 50-degree Celsius threshold in the south, and be close to this value in Baghdad amidst scorching and exhausting heat, especially in the southern regions.

Very hot weather during the rest of August with temperatures around 50 degrees Celsius in the south.

In detail, God willing, it is expected that Iraq will continue to be affected by a strong high pressure system in the upper atmosphere, which will intensify at different times during the rest of August, which will fuel the phenomenon of the heat dome accompanied by a blazing air mass at the level of the lower atmosphere. Therefore, temperatures will rise, exceeding their normal rates by about 4-5 degrees Celsius, and the weather will be very hot and blazing in all areas of Iraq, especially at noon and in the afternoon.

Hot and dry northwesterly winds are expected to continue blowing over Iraq with moderate intensity, sometimes becoming active and stirring up dust and suspended dust, especially in the south.

Detailed written weather forecast

Computer simulation: Temperatures may exceed 50 degrees Celsius in the southern regions, while approaching it in Baghdad, especially at the end of the week

Looking at the computer simulation outputs that show the temperature trajectory, we find that the southern regions of Iraq will be the most affected by this hot mass, with temperatures ranging between 50-48 degrees Celsius, especially in Basra, the Samawah desert, and the cities of the Middle Euphrates. While they reach the high 40s in Baghdad and the cities of central Iraq on some days, especially at the end of the week, while they range between 44-46 degrees Celsius in the north, with the exception of the towering mountain peaks, and the weather will be scorching and exhausting.

Fire probability index rises in Iraq during the rest of August

The weather maps developed by Arab Weather also show that the fire probability index is high and extreme in most areas of Iraq due to the high temperatures during the expected heat wave, as a result of dry grasses, low humidity levels and dry weather. Therefore, it is recommended to take the utmost caution and be careful of the risks of fires, especially in agricultural areas, orchards and forests.

During the heat wave, we at the Arab Weather Center recommend paying attention to the following:

- Avoid prolonged and direct exposure to sunlight.
- Drink sufficient amounts of fluids and moisturizers constantly.
- Do not leave compressed containers or any flammable materials inside closed vehicles under the sun.
- Do not leave children inside closed vehicles, even for a short period.
- Be aware of the risk of increased dust levels and their effect on patients with respiratory diseases, and improve horizontal visibility.
- Wear loose, light-colored clothing and hats.

God knows best.