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- A severe storm system will affect the Middle East, including the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf, on Thursday, bringing strong thunderstorms, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes.
- Some desert areas could experience significant flooding, potentially receiving a year's worth of rainfall in three days.
- Forecast models show the storm extending from Iran to Dubai and Abu Dhabi by Thursday afternoon.
- Forecasters describe the setup as unusual.
