Hot inland conditions expected today, with dust, stronger winds and humid nights forecast through the week.
Dubai: The UAE is set for another scorching summer day on Friday, with temperatures expected to reach 47°C in inland areas, while skies remain generally fair to partly cloudy over eastern regions, according to the National Center of Meteorology.
Low clouds are likely to form along the east coast, with a chance of convective cloud development in the afternoon. Temperatures will climb across much of the country, especially inland, while humidity is expected to rise overnight and into Saturday morning in some coastal areas.
Light to moderate northeasterly to northwesterly winds, reaching speeds of up to 30 km/h, are expected, with seas remaining slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.
Maximum temperatures are expected to range from 41°C to 47°C in inland areas, 37°C to 42°C along coastal and island regions, and 31°C to 37°C in the mountains.
The forecast for the coming days suggests generally stable weather, although breezier conditions are expected from Sunday onward.
On Saturday, fair weather is expected to continue, with low clouds developing along the east coast and light to moderate northwesterly to southwesterly winds reaching up to 30 km/h.
From Sunday through Tuesday, winds are likely to strengthen at times, increasing to around 40 km/h and raising the chance of blowing dust, especially in western areas. Seas are expected to become slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf, while remaining slight in the Oman Sea.
By Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, humidity levels are forecast to rise, with a possibility of mist or fog forming over some coastal and inland areas.
