“While eastern Iraq will be home to the highest temperatures on Wednesday, with widespread measurements of 49 C (120 F) and above expected, readings above 38 C (100 F) will be common across Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman and parts of Iran.”
-Maura Kelly for Accuweather reports on the blistering heat and dry conditions across the Middle East that are challenging historic high temperatures. [Accuweather]