Afternoon showers are expected from Tuesday as convective cloud activity increases.
Dubai: Rain-bearing clouds are expected to develop across parts of the UAE from Tuesday to Friday as the country enters the seasonal period known locally as the “Rawayeh”, bringing a higher likelihood of convective cloud formation, scattered showers and a slight easing of temperatures later in the week.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the first chances of rain are forecast for Tuesday afternoon, when convective clouds are expected to build over parts of the western coast and eastern regions, with the potential to produce scattered showers.
The unsettled weather pattern is expected to persist through Wednesday and Thursday, with the greatest likelihood of afternoon convective cloud development and scattered rainfall concentrated over eastern parts of the country, particularly the mountainous areas and nearby regions.
Similar conditions could persist into Friday, extending the spell of unstable weather to four consecutive days.
The highest chances of rainfall are expected across the UAE’s eastern and mountainous regions, particularly in Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Kalba and Masafi. Meanwhile, parts of the western coast in the Al Dhafra Region are likely to be the first areas to receive showers, with rainfall chances emerging from Tuesday afternoon.
Rain-bearing clouds are expected to develop across parts of the UAE from Tuesday through Friday as the country enters the seasonal period known locally as the “Rawayeh”, bringing increased chances of convective cloud formation, scattered showers and a slight drop in temperatures later in the week.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the first chances of rain are expected on Tuesday afternoon, when convective clouds may form over parts of the western coast and eastern regions, potentially producing scattered showers.
The unsettled weather pattern is forecast to continue through Wednesday and Thursday, with the highest likelihood of afternoon cloud build-up and rainfall concentrated over eastern areas, particularly mountainous and nearby regions.
Similar conditions may persist into Friday, extending the spell of weather instability to four consecutive days.
The UAE’s eastern and mountainous regions — especially Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Kalba and Masafi — are expected to have the greatest chance of rainfall this week. Meanwhile, parts of the western coast in Al Dhafra could be the first areas to experience showers from Tuesday afternoon.
The NCM said the expected weather pattern coincides with the start of the traditional Rawayeh season, a period during which rising temperatures and moisture levels help generate towering convective clouds capable of producing localised showers and thunderstorms.
While widespread rainfall is not anticipated, shower activity may vary in intensity and coverage depending on cloud development.
Humidity levels are also expected to rise during the night and early morning hours, particularly over western coastal and inland areas. This may lead to the formation of fog or mist in some locations between Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Winds are forecast to remain generally light to moderate, although they may strengthen at times, reaching speeds of up to 40km/h on Wednesday and Thursday. On Thursday, active northwesterly winds are expected over western parts of the country, potentially raising dust and reducing visibility in exposed areas.
Temperatures are also expected to moderate slightly towards the end of the week, particularly across western parts of the country. The relief follows several days of intense summer heat, with forecasters predicting a noticeable decline in temperatures on Thursday and Friday.
The Emirates Astronomy Society recently noted that the UAE has entered the astronomical summer season, with hot conditions expected to persist through early August.
During this period, seasonal Barah winds can stir dust and sand across exposed areas, while the latter half of summer is typically characterised by higher humidity levels and increased thunderstorm activity over the Hajar Mountains.
