Iraq | A heat dome dominates the atmosphere over the weekend, imposing an intense heat wave accompanied by dusty conditions in several areas

Arabia Weather - Specialists in the Weather Operations Department at the Arabia Weather Center said that the latest outputs of the so-called computer simulation indicate that Iraq was affected by the heat dome phenomenon during the weekend, which causes a heat wave that is considered strong, during which temperatures may exceed the threshold of 50 degrees Celsius in the south, and be within this value. In Baghdad, amidst a hot and exhausting atmosphere, but also dusty as a result of the intense winds.

Computer modeling: The flames of the air mass will be more visible at the end of the week, and Baghdad is on the threshold of 50 degrees Celsius

Computer numerical models at the Arabia Weather Center sense that a blazing center of extremely hot air mass will be centered over Iraq and loom over most regions of Iraq, causing a clear intensification of the heat wave on Thursdays and Fridays, as temperatures will rise further, exceeding what they are supposed to be by about 4. -6 degrees Celsius, and the most appropriate description of the weather at that time is as scorching in Baghdad and in all regions of Iraq, where maximum temperatures range between 48-49 degrees Celsius in the capital, Baghdad, while reaching the threshold of 50-51 degrees Celsius in the southern and desert regions, including Basra city.

Hot nights await Iraq

It is expected, God willing, that the night temperatures during the heat wave period, especially the weekend, will witness a clear rise, so that the weather will be hot and gloomy during the night hours in various regions of Iraq, and the minimum temperatures (the lowest temperature during the day) will be at very high levels, reaching approximately 33-34 degrees Celsius. These values are sometimes recorded during the peak of the day in the capitals of the Levant.

The winds are intensifying and dust is expected in many areas

According to preliminary data, it is expected that the Al-Bawarih winds will begin strong in southern Iraq on Friday and Saturday, as the northern or northwestern winds known as Al-Bawarih will be active/strong in those areas, reaching speeds of 50 km/h, accompanied by strong gusts reaching 80 km/h, and operating. It raises dust and dust, and may form dust waves, causing a decrease or lack of horizontal visibility.

Important recommendations from Arabia Weather during the heat wave and dusty weather:

- Avoid prolonged and direct exposure to sunlight.
- Drink sufficient amounts of fluids and refreshments constantly.
- Do not leave compressed containers and any flammable materials inside closed vehicles under the sunlight.
- Do not leave children inside closed vehicles, even for a short time.
- Be aware of the risk of increased levels of dust and its impact on respiratory patients and horizontal visibility.
- Wear loose, light-colored clothes and hats.

God knows.

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