UAE temperatures to hit 48 degrees Celsius in some areas

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted temperatures will soar to 48 degrees Celcius in Al Al Ain and Delma. Temperatures in Sharjah and Fujairah will touch 43 degrees Celcius, while in Dubai they are likely to soar to 42 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Temperatures in Abu Dhabi are likely to touch 41 degrees Celcius.

According to NCM, the weather is forecast to be fair in general, but the department warned it will be partly cloudy and hazy at times. There is probability of some convective clouds formation Eastwards towards afternoon.

The coastal areas in the UAE will experience more humidity especially during early morning and towards the night.

Light to moderate winds will blow Southeasterly to Northeasterly at 20-30km/h, reaching 45km/h at times.

Dust and sand is expected to blow across the nation as well.

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Source: American Red Cross