NCM warns of ongoing unstable weather conditions, with rain and strong winds expected to persist.
Rain accompanied by thunder and lightning was reported overnight in parts of the UAE, as unsettled weather continues across the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
The unstable conditions are expected to persist, with convective cloud formation increasing the likelihood of further rainfall, along with periods of strong winds and blowing dust in exposed areas. Temperatures remain steady, while sea conditions are generally slight to moderate, but may become rough at times.
Unsettled weather is expected to continue on Friday, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and a persistent chance of rain in scattered areas. Temperatures are likely to rise slightly, reaching 29°C–32°C in coastal and island regions, up to 37°C inland, and around 27°C in mountainous areas.
Winds are expected to remain light to moderate but may strengthen at intervals, causing dust and reducing visibility in exposed areas. Sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea are expected to remain slight to moderate.
Weekend outlook: Rain, dust, and shifting winds
The unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue into the weekend, with Saturday bringing partly cloudy to cloudy skies and a continued chance of rainfall in scattered areas. Fresh winds may lift dust, with rough sea conditions at times in the Arabian Gulf.
On Sunday, convective cloud activity and further chances of rain are expected, along with a slight drop in temperatures. Visibility may be reduced due to blowing dust, and sea conditions could turn moderate to rough, particularly in the Arabian Gulf.
Early week outlook: stronger winds and rough seas
By Monday, partly cloudy conditions are expected to persist, with light rain possible over eastern and southern areas. Winds may strengthen to around 40 km/h, leading to moderate to rough seas in the Arabian Gulf and rough conditions at times in the Oman Sea by evening.
Conditions are expected to ease slightly by Tuesday, although moderate to fresh northwesterly winds may still raise dust and sand inland, with rough seas persisting in some areas.
