Temperatures to climb on Sunday, with humidity levels increasing along northern coasts.
Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience generally fair but dusty weather over the coming days, with temperatures gradually moderating and sea conditions turning rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf, according to the National Centre of Meteorology.
The NCM said the country remains under the influence of a weak surface low-pressure system extending from the east, combined with a surface high-pressure system from the west and an upper-air ridge of high pressure. These weather patterns are expected to maintain largely stable conditions, although blowing dust and reduced visibility may occur in some areas, particularly during periods of stronger winds.
Today, weather conditions are expected to remain generally fair, although fresh winds at times may lead to blowing dust and reduced visibility in some areas.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology, light to moderate south-westerly to north-westerly winds are forecast to strengthen intermittently during the day.
Temperatures are expected to range between 36°C and 41°C in coastal and island areas, while inland regions could see highs of 43°C to 47°C, making them the hottest parts of the country.
Dusty conditions are expected to persist from Thursday through Saturday, with fresh to strong winds forecast to reach speeds of up to 50km/h on Friday. The National Centre of Meteorology said the stronger winds could reduce horizontal visibility in some areas, particularly in western parts of the country.
Temperatures are expected to ease slightly on Friday, with a further drop forecast on Saturday as the weather system continues to influence the region.
Meanwhile, sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf are expected to deteriorate, becoming rough to very rough at times between Thursday and Saturday. In contrast, conditions in the Oman Sea are forecast to remain slight.
The National Centre of Meteorology said humidity levels are expected to increase during the night and early morning hours over parts of the northern coastal regions on Saturday and Sunday.
Temperatures, which are forecast to ease slightly toward the end of the week, are expected to climb again on Sunday, bringing a return to hotter conditions across much of the UAE.
