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