UAE expects rain Friday and Saturday with stronger winds next week
The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts convective clouds and rainfall over eastern and northern areas, with winds reaching 45 km/h early next week.
At a glance
- Rain possible over eastern and northern UAE on Friday and Saturday afternoons
- Winds expected to reach 40 km/h Friday and 35 km/h Saturday, with gusts to 45 km/h early next week
- Temperatures ranging 33°C to 38°C in coastal and inland areas; humidity up to 90 per cent
- Seas forecast to remain slight through Sunday, becoming rougher early next week
Parts of the United Arab Emirates are expected to experience rain on Friday and Saturday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Convective clouds are forecast to develop over eastern and northern areas during afternoon hours on both days, with winds reaching up to 40 km/h on Friday and 35 km/h on Saturday, potentially causing blowing dust. Temperatures will range from 33°C to 36°C in coastal areas and islands, with inland regions reaching 38°C.
Early next week, conditions are expected to change with stronger winds and a drop in temperatures. Winds are forecast to reach 45 km/h, and seas are expected to become rougher. Humidity levels could reach 90 per cent in some coastal and inland areas during the period.
Why it matters
Weather forecasts help residents and businesses prepare for changing conditions, including potential rainfall and stronger winds that could affect daily activities and travel.
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