UAE weather alert: Hail, heavy rain in Al Ain, cloud cover and dusty winds in Dubai, NCM advises caution

Dubai: Moderate to heavy rain rain hit some areas of Al Ain on Friday, September 5 at around 4 pm, while other parts of the country saw cloudy to partly cloudy skies. Hail was also reported over some areas in Al Ain. Dusty conditions with low visibility were also reported in some parts of Dubai. Light to moderate rain was reported in Um Ghafa in Al Ain. According to the latest weather alert, there is a chance of convective (rainy) cloud formation associated with rainfall over some eastern and southern areas until 8 pm today. Whirlwinds and sandstorms are causing low visibility on UAE roads, with more rainfall, mist, and fog expected this weekend.

Abu Dhabi Police have reduced the speed limit to 80 km/h on both Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Road (Al Hiyar - Al Faqa) and Al Shwaib Road (Al Shwaib - Al Khidir) due to rainy weather.

They have also issued a warning for motorists to be cautious, urging drivers to follow the new speed limits that are being displayed on electronic road signs. Drive safely.

A National Center of Meteorology (NCM) weather forecast for the weekend predicts cloudy skies with a chance of rain in eastern areas like Fujairah and Al Ain, and moderate to heavy rainfall across the country till monday.

"The country is affected by an extension of a surface low pressure system accompanied by humid southeasterly winds, with an extension of a low pressure system from the northwest and a flow in the upper air levels with the formation of clouds associated with moderate to heavy rainfall over scattered areas in the country. Motorists must drive carefully, as strong winds at times may suddenly cause dusty weather conditions and sandstorms, reducing visibility."