Al Ain: The Arabian Peninsula became hotter and hazier in the wake of Cyclone Phet which cleared the Arabian Sea and crossed the Pakistani coast near Karachi on Monday.
However a meteorologist said temperatures were expected to return to their normal June levels after the cyclone.
"We don't expect a major change in the aftermath of Phet," he said, noting that the mercury normally shot up to 45C and above this month.
The recent rise in daytime temperatures was not unusual for this time of year, the forecaster said.
"There are hardly any clouds over the UAE at the moment and the blistering sun is certainly going to heat up things around," he added.
He said some clouds might appear at times by the afternoon in some areas and winds could rise to moderate speed. The atmosphere could become heavier than usual with dust and sand in the next two days at least, he said.
There would be a slight to moderate swell in the ocean, with rough conditions offshore.
Yesterday, Al Ain and its surrounding desert claimed the country's highest maximum temperature with 45C.
Discomfort
The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology said the weather would be fair, hot, and hazy today across the emirates.
Conditions would be hot during the day, and humidity would add to the discomfort of those living and working near the coast, especially in the afternoon and the evening, a spokesman said.
Humidity levels might go up to 90 per cent in some areas, the centre said.
The forecast also indicated some clouds over mountainous areas in the afternoon.
Similar conditions were expected on Tuesday with the chance of a rise in humidity in coastal areas, at night and early in the morning.
The maximum temperature on Sunday was between 27C and 40C in the coastal areas, and between 24C and 45C in the interior desert areas.
The maximum temperature will be between 19C and 35C in the mountainous areas.
