The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reported that Dubai residents experienced sunny and dusty weather conditions on Friday afternoon. Moreover, the authority issued an alert for possible convection cloud formation. So, such conditions could lead to rainfall and strong winds across parts of the nation.
Current Weather Conditions
Fresh southeasterly winds reaching up to 40 km/h have been mixing dust and sand. So, it is leading to reduced visibility in eastern and southern regions. In addition, the warnings remain in place between 3 pm and 8 pm today.
Jais Mountain, Ras Al Khaimah, at 4:45 am saw the lowest temperature in the nation at 25.7°C. However, the high temperatures across Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to rise in the mid to high 30s during the daytime. Also, Sweihan (Al Ain) recorded the nation’s highest temperature, 48.5°C, at 14:00 UAE Local time.
Saturday Forecast: Clouds and Possible Showers
The NCM has forecasted fair to partly cloudy weather for Saturday, i.e, tomorrow. In addition, there is a high chance of the formation of convective clouds that could bring isolated showers in the eastern and southern areas.
On the other hand, the speed of the wind is expected to range between 10 to 25 km/hr. However, it could reach 40 km/h occasionally. Moreover, the conditions of the sea are expected to remain calm in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.
On top of that, you should stay prepared for rising humidity levels overnight. Thus, it could result in the formation of fog or mist over the coastal and internal areas by early Sunday. So, motorists like you are urged to stay alert during late-night and early-morning hours because of the reduced visibility.
Advisory for Residents
- Avoid unnecessary travel during dust storms.
- Use headlights while driving in low visibility.
- Monitor NCM alerts for updated weather advisories.
- Stay hydrated, as hot and humid conditions will continue across the country.
Expert Insights on the UAE Weather
The NCM is regularly monitoring the fluctuation in the weather that the convective clouds are causing. However, this condition is common in the country during the transitional seasons. Still, such a cloud might bring scattered rains. In addition, they could also increase the risk of a strong gust of wind and a sandstorm. Therefore, it is important for residents to stay informed.
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