Scattered showers and partly cloudy conditions expected across the weekend.
Dubai: A weak surface low-pressure system, combined with an extension of an upper-air high-pressure system, is expected to influence weather conditions across the UAE in the coming days.
According to the National Centre of Metrology (NCM), today (Tuesday, March 17) will start with partly cloudy skies, turning occasionally cloudy by night over coastal areas, islands, and some northern regions, with a chance of light rain.
Temperatures are expected to fall, with the drop more pronounced in western areas.
Winds will be light to moderate, occasionally freshening during the day and causing blowing dust in some regions.
On Wednesday, skies across the UAE are expected to remain partly cloudy to cloudy, with a chance of light rain continuing over some western and coastal areas and islands during the daytime.
Temperatures are forecast to drop further, while north-westerly winds will be light to moderate, occasionally strengthening to speeds of up to 40 km/h and causing dust in affected areas.
Rough seas
Sea conditions are expected to be rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf, and slight to moderate—becoming rough at times—in the Oman Sea.
Similar weather is forecast for Thursday, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and a chance of light rain over some western and coastal areas. Southeasterly to northeasterly winds will be light to moderate, occasionally freshening to around 35 km/h. The sea will remain moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in the Oman Sea.
Looking ahead to Friday and Saturday, partly cloudy to cloudy conditions are expected, with scattered rainfall possible across parts of the country.
Winds will stay light to moderate, occasionally strengthening to around 40 km/h.
Sea conditions will be moderate, becoming rough at times in the Arabian Gulf, and slight to moderate in the Oman Sea.
