{
  "id": 6563501,
  "title": "Temperatures to reach 45°C as hot weather sweeps Qatar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/temperatures-to-reach-45-deg-c-as-hot-weather-sweeps-qatar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T08:46:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/10/09/2026/temperatures-to-reach-45c-as-hot-weather-sweeps-qatar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar is bracing for sweltering temperatures as hot weather sweeps the country, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department. The forecast predicts temperatures will soar between 32°C and a potentially dangerous 45°C over the weekend. On Thursday, September 10, the mercury is expected to remain high throughout the day, with a chance of local clouds in the afternoon and increased humidity by night. Winds will initially blow from the west, then shift to a more northerly direction, reaching speeds of 5-15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots during the day.\n\nFriday is expected to start hazy, but temperatures will rise significantly during the afternoon, accompanied by shifting winds from a northwesterly to northeasterly direction, also between 5-15 knots by late afternoon. The weather is anticipated to remain similar on Saturday, with winds initially variable at 5-15 knots, but strengthening to 20 knots during the day. Moreover, sea levels are projected to fluctuate between 2 and 4 feet.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast hot weather conditions across the country, with some clouds expected in parts of the country during the afternoon over the coming weekend.</p> <p>Temperatures are expected to range between 32&deg;C and 45&deg;C during the weekend.</p> <p>On Thursday, September 10, temperatures will remain high, with a chance of local clouds in the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 47°C as fog, mist and stronger winds develop",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/uae-weather-forecast-temperatures-to-hit-47-c-as-fog-mist-and",
        "published": "2026-09-10T02:34:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}