Ministry Warns of Rough Seas and Reduced Visibility Amid Rain.
Dubai: The UAE is set for a cloudy and unsettled Thursday, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting convective clouds over scattered areas, bringing intermittent rain that could become heavy in some places.
The NCM said the unstable conditions are being caused by an extension of a surface low-pressure system, accompanied by an upper-air low.
Showers are possible across the country, with eastern and northern areas — particularly Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and inland parts of Sharjah — most likely to be affected. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expected to remain mostly cloudy, with a chance of passing showers.
Clouds are forecast to build over Fujairah from early afternoon, around 2pm, with rain possible over parts of Fujairah and Sharjah from about 3pm as convective clouds develop over eastern and inland areas. Overcast conditions are expected to continue into the evening. Dubai is also experiencing cloudy skies and strong winds.
The NCM has warned that rainfall could become heavy at times in some areas. As conditions may change quickly, residents are advised to monitor the centre’s Ghaith rain radar for live updates.
Temperatures are expected to dip slightly. Dubai will record a high of around 31°C, Sharjah 32°C and Abu Dhabi 30°C, with overnight lows between 25°C and 26°C. Coastal areas and islands, including Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, will see highs of 27°C to 31°C. Inland temperatures are expected to range from 30°C to 34°C, with lows of around 18°C.
The mountains of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah will be among the coolest areas, with highs of 22°C to 26°C and lows falling to around 14°C.
Humidity could reach 85 per cent along the coast and islands, and 80 per cent in inland and mountainous areas, making conditions muggy at times.
Northwesterly winds will be light to moderate, becoming fresh to strong at times. Speeds are expected to range from 15 to 30km/h along the coast, reaching up to 55km/h, with gusts of up to 40km/h inland and in mountainous areas.
Strong winds could stir up dust and reduce visibility, particularly on open roads and in desert areas. Sea conditions are expected to be rough to very rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and moderate to rough in the Sea of Oman.
The Ministry of Interior has urged motorists to reduce their speed and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles during rainfall. Residents have also been advised to stay away from wadis, valleys, beaches and areas prone to water accumulation.
