Temperatures fall as strong winds and rough seas expected this week.
Dubai: Parts of the UAE could see heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by strong winds, blowing dust and rough seas, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned.
In its latest weather bulletin, the NCM forecast partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Wednesday, with convective clouds bringing intermittent rainfall to scattered parts of the country. Rainfall could be heavy at times in some areas.
The unsettled conditions are being driven by an extension of a weak surface low-pressure system, accompanied by an upper-air low-pressure system.
Winds are expected to be light to moderate, turning fresh to strong at times and raising dust. North-westerly winds could reach speeds of 50km/h along coastal areas and islands, while inland and mountainous areas may experience winds of up to 40km/h.
The Arabian Gulf is expected to be rough to very rough at times, while the Oman Sea will remain slight to moderate, becoming rough at times by early Thursday morning.
Temperatures on Wednesday are forecast to range between 30°C and 34°C in inland areas, 27°C and 31°C along the coast and islands, and 22°C and 26°C in mountainous regions.
Humidity could reach 85 per cent along coastal areas and islands, and 80 per cent in inland and mountainous regions.
More rain expected on Thursday
Unsettled weather is forecast to continue on Thursday, November 12, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and convective clouds bringing intermittent rain to scattered areas. Some locations could again experience heavy rainfall.
Temperatures are expected to dip slightly further, while southwesterly to northwesterly winds could reach 55km/h at times, stirring up dust.
The Arabian Gulf will remain rough to very rough at times, while the Oman Sea is forecast to be moderate to rough.
Weather outlook from Friday to Sunday
On Friday, skies are expected to be partly cloudy, with clouds developing over eastern areas. Northwesterly winds could reach 45km/h, causing blowing dust. The Arabian Gulf will be very rough to rough at times, while the Oman Sea is expected to be moderate to rough.
Similar conditions are forecast for Saturday, with partly cloudy skies and northwesterly to southwesterly winds reaching speeds of up to 45km/h. Seas will remain rough in the Arabian Gulf and rough to moderate in the Oman Sea.
Conditions are expected to improve by Sunday, with fair to partly cloudy skies. Winds will ease slightly but could still reach 40km/h, causing dust to blow at times.
The Arabian Gulf is forecast to remain rough, while conditions in the Oman Sea are expected to become slight.
