Heavy rain in Dubai is currently happening that bringing a refreshing change in weather and giving residents a much-needed break from the summer heat. According to the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), this downpour to continue through tomorrow, i.e, Friday.
Safety Alerts and Warnings for heavy rains in Dubai
The NCM has released orange and yellow alerts to urge the public to remain alert during unstable conditions. Moreover, drivers are strongly advised to avoid unnecessary travel because heavy showers combined with winds reaching up to 60 km/hr could reduce visibility due to blowing dust and sand, particularly in the eastern and southern areas.
Authorities have highlighted that those who must be on the road should drive safely and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. In addition, they should stay alert to sudden weather changes.
Weather Forecast and Conditions
The low-pressure system that is moving from the south at both the surface and upper levels is the reason behind this weather condition. Hence, these conditions could lead to the development of convective clouds linked with rainfall.
The forecast suggests fair to partly cloudy skies with the chance of convective cloud formation over the eastern and western regions, which may bring extra rainfall. Moreover, cloud covers are expected to intensify over the northern and eastern areas by night and into Saturday morning. In addition, below are the details related to the forecast for tomorrow:
- Wind Speeds: Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds, fresh to strong at times, ranging between 10 – 25 km/hr, with gusts reaching 45 km/hr.
- Sea Conditions: Slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea.
- Temperature Update: The highest temperature recorded today was 47.1°C in Hamim (Al Dhafra region) at 16:00 UAE local time.
Public Advisory
Residents, like you, are motivated to monitor the NCM updates, follow official advisories, and avoid wadi areas prone to flash floods. In addition, an extra alert is suggested for outdoor activities because experts predicts unsettled weather throughout the country.
This temporary change in the UAE Weather provides residents with the welcome relief from the high temperatures of the region. In addition, it serves as a reminder of the importance of staying prepared for the sudden changes in the climate of the UAE.
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