UAE weather: Rain expected in parts of the country from Sunday
Rain is expected in the UAE from Sunday to Tuesday, according to the National Meteorological Center. Heavy rain with thunder is expected early next week, and temperatures are expected to drop. Strong winds are expected and the rain is expected to ease by Tuesday. “Strong winds are also expected, shifting from the southeast to the northeast and eventually to the northwest,” state news agency Wam reported. “These winds will be moderate to breezy and can reach strong winds in some cases, causing dust and sandstorms that can significantly reduce road visibility.” “Motorists are urged to remain alert and aware of changing conditions.”
Friday Moderate to partly cloudy conditions are expected across the emirate, with cloud cover decreasing overnight and in some areas into Saturday morning, NCM said. Rain is possible in some parts of the coast and west, with rain expected in the evening. According to the Windy app, midday temperatures are expected to remain stable in Abu Dhabi and Dubai at around 24 degrees Celsius. Sea conditions will be moderate to calm in the Arabian Gulf and calm in the Gulf of Oman. According to the NCM,
Saturday is expected to be cloudy across the country. Intermittent rain is likely on the coast and some parts of the west, but sea conditions will be light to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and light in the Gulf of Oman. Temperatures in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are expected to reach around 26 degrees Celsius at midday, according to the Windy app.
Sunday According to the NCM, Sunday will be generally cloudy with a chance of intermittent rain. According to the Windy app, rain is expected to start in Dubai from 10am, but ease by early afternoon and clear up from around 2pm. Precipitation in Abu Dhabi appears to be significantly reduced. Fresh to strong winds are expected to blow at times, especially at sea, kicking up dust and sand and reducing visibility. Temperatures are expected to reach around 29C in Abu Dhabi and 27C in Dubai by midday, according to the Windy app. Seas will be moderate to rough to very rough at times, with clouds in the Arabian Gulf and light to moderate in the Gulf of Oman.
Monday The country is expected to be generally cloudy with intermittent rain, the NCM said. Fresh to strong winds are expected at times, especially at sea, which will kick up dust and sand and reduce horizontal visibility. Temperatures are expected to reach around 31 degrees Celsius in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, according to the Windy app. Seas will be moderate to rough, with cloudy and rough conditions in the Arabian Gulf and moderate in the Sea of Oman.
Tuesday NCM expects cloud cover to increase and light to moderate rain possible, WAM reports. Heavy rain with occasional thunderstorms and lightning is possible, but the severe weather is expected to ease by Tuesday evening. More detailed forecasts for early next week will be released in the coming days. Just last week, the UAE experienced severe weather, particularly in Dubai. The situation was so dangerous that some flights to the emirate were canceled and many others were diverted. Roads are in dangerous condition and residents have been asked by authorities not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.
