Hail and heavy rain hits Dubai-Al Ain road, dust storms sweep in Abu Dhabi, police issue warning

Dubai: Unstable weather is set to continue across the UAE, with the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) warning of rain and cloud formations through Sunday, August 10. Rain of varying intensities has already been recorded in several parts of the UAE. Earlier today, scattered rain fell in Fujairah, while Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain also experienced rainfall. In response to the weather, the NCM has issued an orange and yellow alert for convective cloud formations until 8 PM today.

Moderate to heavy rain was also reported with hail over Al Ain. Heavy rain was also reported in Al Madam (Sharjah).

Motorists in the region were also advised to drive with caution and to follow safety measures. Dusty skies and blowing dust reducing the horizontal visibility is said to continue until 8pm today, according to the alert.

Abu Dhabi Police have advised drivers to exercise caution on the roads, as dusty conditions hinder visibility. In a social media post, they urged residents to refrain from using their phones and taking videos of the weather while driving.

Instagram account, storm_ae also shared a video capturing rainfall on Al Ain and Saadiyat Island were shared around 3:30 pm.

Weather forecast for tomorrow, August 8, 2025

Looking ahead to Friday, the weather is expected to be fair to partly cloudy at times, with a chance of convective clouds forming in eastern and southern areas in the afternoon, potentially bringing more rain. Winds will be light to moderate, but may become fresh to strong with cloud activity, which could cause blowing dust and sand. The sea will be slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.

Temperatures will vary across the emirates, with coastal areas seeing highs between 44°C and 49°C. Inland regions can expect temperatures ranging from 40°C to 45°C, while mountainous areas will be slightly cooler, with highs between 34°C and 39°C. The maximum humidity is forecast to reach 85 per cent, and winds are expected to blow at speeds of 20-30 km/h, gusting up to 55 km/h.