All-time record-challenging heat to scorch the Middle East through Friday
A powerful area of high pressure centered from Iraq into the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf will result in historic heat building over the region through Friday.Temperatures have risen across the region each day this week and are expected to peak on Thursday and Friday.
The highest likelihood for all-time record high temperatures on either day is from Iraq and southwestern Iran into Kuwait and northeastern Saudi Arabia.Many current all-time records in these areas are between 51 and 53 C (124 and 127 F) and similar or slightly higher temperatures are possible Thursday and Friday.
The temperature soared to 52.4 C (126.3 F) in Nasiriyah, Iraq, on Wednesday, only 0.6 C (1.1 F) from the all-time record.
Even if all-time records are not set, dangerous heat is expected in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Basrah, Iraq and Ahvaz, Iran. [Source]
If you thought it couldn’t get any hotter you’re in for a surprise since this weekend is going to be a record challenger. Have fun everyone.
10 replies on “Have a Scorching Hot Weekend”
So what you’re saying is… it’ll be the perfect time to go outside and play Pokémon Go, right?
All you’ll find is Magmars and Charizards.. Worth it thu
Patrick I am laughing your comment
I second that…
Ha ha ha no wonder Mark isn’t posting any “Things to do this Weekend” post lol 😀
Does anyone know if they can fit a room AC unit in a car. I’m not joking. I need to find a solution to my car being insanely hot all the way until i get home. Parking in the sun sucks.
get a camry… u can rent one for 2 weeks
Get a windshield cover
If ur seats are leather get some fabric cover for it
Crack a window open just a little bit
Place an opened bottle of water in one of the cupholders
Doing them all should provide a significant improvement 🙂
park in the shade
Probably not accurate, but the temperature reading in my car said 53 today while I was in Ahmadi. Sigh, winter can’t come soon enough!