UAE: Hot, dusty and hazy weather in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and other emirates, moderate rainfall expected in some areas, temperatures to reach 48°C
Humidity to hit 85 per cent, fog and mist expected tonight and on Saturday morning
Heading outdoors? Beware, as the UAE weather will be hazy and dusty, today. Drivers have been warned to be careful on the roads as dust might hinder visibility.
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) said that dust particles suspended in the air, will reduce horizontal visibility in some parts of Abu Dhabi.
The NCM forecast said, residents can expect, “Light to moderate winds, causing blowing dust and sand with a speed of 15 – 25, reaching 35 km/hr”.
Also, NCM has predicted that there is a chance of rainfall in the eastern parts of the country.
Low-lying clouds are expected on the eastern coast by morning, with a chance of convective rainy clouds formation by afternoon Eastward, which may extend to some internal areas.
Today, the skies will be mostly sunny and partly cloudy at times. Temperatures tend to decrease over coastal areas.
Temperature highs in internal areas are expected to reach 44 - 48°C. In the coastal areas, temperature highs will be between 41-45°C, and 32-37°C in the mountainous regions.
The highest temperature recorded over the country yesterday evening was 49.9°C in Hamim (Al Dhafrah) at 3:45pm.
The NCM also said that relative humidity is expected to increase by night and Saturday morning, especially over coastal and internal areas, causing fog and mist formation over some eastern internal and northern coastal areas.
Humidity will be high at 65-85 per cent in the coastal areas whereas in the mountainous regions it is expected to be 35-50 per cent, and 50-70 per cent in the internal areas.
The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea, the NCM added.