UAE weather: Windy and dusty at times, rise in temperatures, hazy to partly cloudy skies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and other emirates

Heading outdoors? Beware, as the UAE weather will be hazy and dusty, today.

Motorists are advised to drive carefully and keep a safe distance between the cars as visibility will be poor during the day.

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) also warned of dust in the air: “Light to moderate winds at times, at a speed of 15– 30, reaching 40 km/hr, will cause blowing dust and sand.”

According to the NCM, the skies will be generally “Dusty and partly cloudy at times, with a significant rise in temperatures.”

The maximum temperature in the country is expected to be between 36 and 40°C, and the lowest temperature will be between 15-20°C.

There is an increase in temperatures across the country. The highest temperature recorded over the country yesterday was 37.8°C in Al Dhafrah (Abu Dhabi).

In coastal areas, temperature highs will be between 30-35°C, and 20-25°C in the mountainous regions.

Relative humidity will be at 55-75 per cent in the internal areas whereas in the mountainous regions it is expected to be 45-65 per cent.

The sea will be moderate becoming rough gradually by late night and Saturday morning Westward in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in Oman Sea.

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