Weather remains unsettled for days, with cooling temperatures and gusty winds up to 60 km/h.
Abu Dhabi: A new wave of rain moving in from Al Dhafra and the Arabian Gulf is set to spread across most of the UAE in the coming hours, with heavy showers and possible hail forecast in certain areas.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said unstable weather is likely to persist until the end of the week, with partly cloudy to overcast skies and convective clouds bringing rainfall of varying intensity across the country.
Winds are expected to be light to moderate but may strengthen at times, especially near cloud formations, causing blowing dust and reduced visibility in some areas.
Sea conditions are expected to be slight to moderate, becoming rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman due to convective cloud activity. Authorities have urged motorists to drive carefully in rainy conditions and advised the public to follow official safety guidelines.
Forecasts predict partly cloudy to cloudy skies on Wednesday, with intermittent rainfall across scattered areas during the day, becoming more concentrated over eastern regions and Al Ain at night before easing later. Temperatures are expected to rise gradually during the day, while winds could reach speeds of up to 50 km/h.
Similar weather is expected on Thursday, with a low chance of rain in the morning, increasing from the afternoon into the evening over northern and eastern areas and Al Ain. Rain is likely to continue overnight, reaching coastal, island, and western regions, accompanied by gusty winds that may raise dust.
Friday is expected to be the peak of the weather system, with enhanced convective cloud activity bringing rain to most parts of the UAE, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures and strong winds reaching up to 60 km/h, resulting in rough sea conditions.
Conditions are forecast to gradually improve on Saturday, with clearer to partly cloudy skies and persistent northwesterly winds, especially over coastal waters.
The NCM has urged the public to stay updated with official weather reports and take necessary precautions during unstable conditions, including avoiding flood-prone areas and valleys, and following safety guidelines while driving.
