Strong winds and light showers forecast in parts of the UAE.
Abu Dhabi: Strong northwesterly winds are expected to raise dust across parts of the UAE on Friday, making sea conditions rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf. Light rain could reach some coastal and eastern areas early next week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
Winds may reach speeds of 45km/h along the coast and over the islands, the NCM said in its forecast for November 13. Skies will be partly cloudy, with low clouds expected over some areas and blowing dust, particularly in western parts of the country.
Daytime temperatures will range between 27°C and 31°C along the coast and on the islands, while inland areas will see highs of 30°C to 34°C. Mountain regions will remain cooler, with temperatures reaching 22°C to 26°C during the day and dropping to between 12°C and 17°C overnight.
The weather is being influenced by an extension of a surface low-pressure system, accompanied by another low-pressure system in the upper atmosphere.
Partly cloudy skies are expected to continue on Saturday, November 14, with low clouds forming over some areas.
Winds will blow from the northwest to southwest at speeds of 10–25km/h, potentially reaching 45km/h and strengthening at times over the sea.
The Arabian Gulf will remain rough, while conditions in the Sea of Oman are expected to improve from rough to moderate.
On Sunday, cloud cover is expected to increase at times over some coastal and eastern areas. Winds over the sea could reach 40km/h, with the Arabian Gulf remaining rough and the Sea of Oman becoming slight.
By Monday, November 16, increased cloud cover over some coastal and eastern areas could bring light rain. Similar conditions are forecast for Tuesday, with winds reaching speeds of up to 40km/h on both days.
Sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf are expected to ease from rough to moderate on Monday. On Tuesday, the sea will be slight to moderate, turning rough at times in western areas. The Sea of Oman will remain slight on both days.
