UAE residents warned against venturing into the sea

Al Ain: Strong winds have been triggering high waves offshore on Sunday as the national weather bureau has repeated its weather alert for UAE residents, asking people to stay away from the sea.

The country has been hit by strong northwesterly winds, blowing at 70km/h at times. Wind has also been kicking up dust and sand, reducing vicibity in some areas of the country.

The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) said some 13-feet high waves were hitting the UAE islands in the Arabian Gulf around noon. Wind speed was also very high, measuring at 68km/h in the area.

Stormy weather is also prevalent in the Gulf of Oman, near the eastern coastline of the UAE, with seven to eight feet high waves.

Dusty and windy weather conditions are prevalent in the rest of the country, particularly in internal areas.