Strengthening winds and rising rain chances to cause temperature changes across UAE.
Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience fair to partly cloudy weather on Friday, with periods of increased cloud cover, particularly over western areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM).
The weather bulletin stated that light to moderate northwesterly winds will prevail across the country, occasionally strengthening in western regions and causing blowing dust in exposed areas. Wind speeds are forecast to range from 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 40 km/h at times.
Sea conditions are expected to be rough in the Arabian Gulf, while the Oman Sea will remain moderate, occasionally becoming rough, the NCM added.
Temperatures are forecast to range between 25–29°C in inland areas, 22–26°C along the coast and islands, and 20–27°C in mountainous regions, with overnight lows around 11°C inland and about 9°C in the mountains.
The NCM added that partly cloudy conditions will persist over the weekend, with cloud cover increasing at times over western and coastal areas.
UAE Weather Outlook: Light rain and fluctuating temperatures expected
Saturday: Temperatures are expected to rise slightly, with northwesterly winds strengthening intermittently. Seas will remain rough early in the day before gradually easing later, the NCM reported.
Sunday: There is a chance of light rainfall over some western, coastal, and island areas. Winds may shift between northwesterly and northeasterly directions, reaching speeds of up to 40 km/h.
Monday and Tuesday: The unsettled weather pattern could persist, with partly cloudy skies and a continued possibility of scattered rainfall, particularly in western and northern regions. Temperatures may drop slightly by Tuesday, especially in the north, while light to moderate winds are expected across much of the country.
According to the NCM, seas in the Arabian Gulf will be slight to moderate, while the Oman Sea will remain slight during the early part of next week.
