The UAE has seen scattered rainfall and occasional hail in several parts of the country over the past week.
With the Festival of Lights just around the corner, expatriates across the UAE are preparing to celebrate Diwali.
Balconies are being decorated with colourful, twinkling lights, while lamps illuminate doorways. A slight chill in the air is adding to the festive atmosphere, with many residents planning to spend the Diwali weekend outdoors.
Over the past week, the UAE has experienced scattered showers and occasional hail in various parts of the country.
So, what weather can residents expect on Sunday? Will the forecast affect their outdoor celebrations? Here’s what to know.
Will it rain on Sunday?
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast fair to partly cloudy weather on Sunday. Clouds are expected over some northern and eastern areas, but no rainfall is predicted.
Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds will blow, becoming fresh at times. Wind speeds are expected to range from 10 to 25kmph, reaching up to 35kmph.
Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah are expected to see mostly sunny conditions. Temperatures across the country could reach 38°C, with highs of 35°C in Abu Dhabi and 36°C in both Dubai and Sharjah.
Overnight temperatures are expected to fall to 25°C in Abu Dhabi, 26°C in Dubai and 24°C in Sharjah.
Sea conditions will remain slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.
