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  "path": "/2026/03/25/rare-severe-weather-outbreak-brings-tornado-risk-to-gulf-states/",
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    "Severe weather",
    "iran",
    "iraq",
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  "textContent": "A rare severe convective setup is forecast to develop across the Gulf region, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and eastern Saudi Arabia, on March 26–27, 2026, as a deep low-pressure system and strong upper-level trough interact with high instability and wind shear. The environment may support organized thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, alongside heavy rainfall, hail, and damaging winds.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Rare severe weather outbreak brings tornado risk to Gulf states"
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