The most severe since the beginning of summer 2026: A heat wave hits 8 Arab countries, with temperatures reaching nearly 50 degrees Celsius.

Arab Weather - Several Arab countries are expected to be affected by a strong heat wave in the coming days, which is expected to be the most severe since the beginning of summer 2026, with a significant rise in temperatures as a result of a very hot air mass rushing towards the region, leading to extremely hot weather that may make large parts of the Arab world among the hottest regions in the world.

The latest weather indicators suggest that the expected heat wave will be remarkable in terms of the intensity of the heat and the length of its duration, with the possibility of temperatures approaching 50 degrees Celsius in a number of areas, especially desert and inland regions.

8 Arab countries will be affected by the heat wave until the end of July

Weather forecasts indicate that the effects of the heat wave will extend from July 15 to July 25, 2026 at least, affecting 8 Arab countries, namely:

• Iraq
• Kuwait
• The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, especially the Eastern Provinces
• United Arab Emirates
• Sultanate of Oman
• Morocco
• Algeria
• Tunisia

Temperatures are expected to rise significantly in these areas, widely exceeding the mid-forties Celsius, amid extremely hot conditions during the daytime.

The peak of the heat wave: Temperatures reach 50 degrees Celsius in several areas.

Weather maps show that the peak of the heat wave could push temperatures to very high levels, approaching 50 degrees Celsius in areas of southern and central Iraq, Kuwait, eastern parts of Saudi Arabia, as well as large areas of the UAE, particularly desert regions.

The expected effects also include the interior regions of the Sultanate of Oman, along with parts of the desert regions of Algeria, where extremely hot weather will continue for long periods during the day.

The strongest and longest heat wave since the beginning of summer 2026

Current weather maps indicate that this heat wave may be the most severe since the beginning of summer 2026, and it is expected to be one of the longest periods of high temperatures during the current season, due to the continued impact of hot weather for several consecutive days.

The upcoming weather updates remain important to determine the strength of the heat wave and the extent of its impact, especially with the possibility of temperatures reaching levels close to fifty degrees Celsius in some areas.