UAE Weather Alert: The UAE is expected to see further unpredictable weather on Wednesday and Thursday, with heavy rain in certain locations. Strong winds may also blow dust, and rough sea conditions are forecast in several areas of the country.
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy sky on Wednesday. Convective clouds are expected to form over scattered areas, delivering rain at intervals. Heavy rains may fall in certain areas.
The weather pattern is linked to a weak low-pressure system near the surface and another low-pressure system in the upper sky. These conditions are predicted to last for several days.
UAE Weather Alert: Heavy Showers and Strong Winds Expected
Wednesday’s winds will be usually light to moderate. However, they can change from fresh to strong at times, causing blowing dust and impaired vision in some regions.
North-westerly winds might reach 50 km/h along coastal areas and islands. Meanwhile, inland and mountainous areas may experience wind speeds of up to 40 km/h.
Sea conditions will also require consideration. The Arabian Gulf is forecast to be rough to extremely rough at times. In contrast, the Oman Sea will be mild to moderate before becoming choppy at times by early Thursday morning.
Wednesday’s temperatures will vary around the country. Inland temperatures are forecast to range from 30°C to 34°C, while coastal and island temperatures may range from 27°C to 31°C. Temperatures in the mountains are expected to range from 22°C to 26°C.
Coastal and island locations may experience humidity levels of up to 85 percent. Inland and mountainous places may have amounts of up to 80%.
UAE Weather Alert: Conditions to Remain Unsettled Until Friday
The NCM anticipates that the unstable weather will continue on Thursday, November 12. The skies will continue partly cloudy to cloudy, with convective clouds delivering rain to various parts of the UAE at intervals. Heavy rain may also fall in certain areas.
Temperatures are expected to drop a little further. Furthermore, southwesterly to northwesterly winds can gust up to 55km/h, causing dust to fly. The Arabian Gulf is predicted to continue rough to very severe, while the Oman Sea is expected to be moderately rough.
The weather forecast for Friday and Saturday predicts partly cloudy skies. On Friday, clouds may form over eastern parts, with northwesterly winds gusting up to 45 km/h. The Arabian Gulf is forecast to be quite turbulent at times, while the Oman Sea may stay somewhat difficult.
Similar circumstances are expected for Saturday. Winds will likely shift between northwesterly and southwesterly directions, reaching speeds of up to 45 km/h. Meanwhile, the Arabian Gulf will continue rough, and the Oman Sea is forecast to be rough to moderate.
Conclusion
A gradual change is likely by Sunday, when the UAE is expected to see fair to partly cloudy sky. Winds should calm significantly, although they may still reach 40 km/h and cause dust to fly around. The Arabian Gulf is forecast to continue rough, while the Oman Sea could improve to a minor degree. Until then, rain may fall in scattered regions, with some areas experiencing heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday. Strong winds and strong seas are also predicted throughout this time period. The NCM forecast indicates a change toward improved weather by Sunday, though some wind and sea activity may persist.
