Partly cloudy, hazy skies, weather across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, maximum temperature to hit 48°C
Light to moderate winds will cause blowing dust, according to the NCM
Dubai: Heading outdoors? Today, the weather will be warm, and hazy, during the daytime, if you are in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, or Sharjah. However, Fujairah and surrounding regions in the Eastern coast of the UAE are expected to see partly cloudy weather.
The maximum temperature in the country is expected to reach 48°C, today.
In coastal areas including Dubai and Sharjah, temperature highs will be between 40-44°C. The maximum temperature in the internal parts of country will be between 44-48°C, and in the mountainous regions, temperature highs will be between 32-37°C.
The highest temperature recorded over the country yesterday was 48.5°C in Saih Al Salem (Dubai) at 2pm.
If you are stepping outdoors, beware, as light to moderate winds during daytime will cause blowing dust. The NCM said in the daily weather forecast warned: "Light to moderate winds, freshening at times causing blowing dust and sand."
The NCM added that humidity will increase by night and Sunday morning over some coastal areas with a probability of fog or mist formation.
Relative humidity is expected to hit 85-90 per cent in coastal and internal parts of the country, and 80 per cent in the mountainous regions.
The sea will be relatively calm in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.