UAE weather alert: Light rain and cloudy skies expected across the Emirates today

If you're planning to head outdoors today, don’t forget your umbrella. The Met Office has reported light rain across various parts of the UAE early this morning, with showers observed in Falaj Hazza, Al Ain, Tawiyah in Fujairah, and the Hamim Al Dhafra region.

According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), the weather will remain partly cloudy throughout the day, with the chance of light rainfall, particularly in the northern regions. Temperatures in the interior will range from 21°C to 36°C, while the coastal areas and islands will see highs between 25°C and 29°C. The cooler mountain regions will have temperatures ranging from 18°C to 22°C.

As night falls, humidity levels are expected to rise, potentially leading to mist formation in some internal areas by Thursday morning. Winds will remain light to moderate, gusting up to 35 km/h, blowing from the northeast to northwest.

For those planning to hit the beach, be aware that the sea will be rough in the western waters in the morning but will calm to moderate to slight conditions in the Arabian Gulf and remain slight in the Oman Sea.