Temperatures could climb to 46°C in inland areas, while winds may reach speeds of up to 45 km/h in some parts of the UAE.
Dubai: Parts of the UAE could see rain on Friday as convective clouds develop over eastern and southern areas, while temperatures are expected to climb as high as 46°C inland, according to the National Centre of Meteorology.
Conditions will remain fair to partly cloudy across most parts of the country, with clouds expected to increase during the afternoon over eastern and southern areas. Some of these clouds may become convective, bringing a chance of rainfall.
Winds will generally be light to moderate, but may strengthen near convective clouds, reaching speeds of up to 45 km/h and potentially kicking up dust and sand in affected areas.
Temperatures are expected to range from 41°C to 46°C in inland areas, 37°C to 42°C along the coast and islands, and 30°C to 36°C in mountainous regions.
Humidity is forecast to rise on Friday night and into Saturday morning across some coastal and inland areas, with a chance of mist developing. Relative humidity could reach as high as 90 per cent in coastal and inland parts of the UAE.
The Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea are expected to remain slight.
Rain Chance Continues into Saturday
The possibility of unsettled weather will continue into Saturday, with convective clouds potentially developing over eastern areas during the afternoon and bringing rain.
Temperatures are expected to rise gradually, while increased humidity overnight could lead to mist forming over some coastal areas on Sunday morning.
By Sunday, conditions are expected to remain fair to partly cloudy, with some clouds developing over eastern areas and potentially becoming convective during the afternoon. However, the NCM forecast does not specifically indicate a chance of rainfall.
The weather is expected to become more settled on Monday and Tuesday, with fair to partly cloudy skies and no rainfall indicated in the current forecast.
Winds over the weekend and into early next week are expected to range from 10 to 25 km/h, occasionally increasing to around 35 km/h.
