UAE weather: Slight temperature drop and dusty conditions expected

Dubai: Residents can expect clear to partly cloudy skies today, with a slight, gradual decrease in temperatures, especially along the coastal areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM).

NCM's latest weather report indicates an upcoming shift in the UAE's forecast, with a slight but welcome decrease in temperatures over the week, providing a refreshing change for residents.

Today, maximum temperatures in coastal areas are expected to rise to a scorching 44°C. Higher humidity levels, particularly during the afternoon, may make these regions feel especially muggy.

High temperatures range between 42 and 46 degrees Celsius, while low temperatures range from 20 to 26 degrees Celsius.

The highest temperature recorded over the country today is 46.2 °C in Barakah 2 (Al Dhafra Region) at 2.15pm.

Winds will remain light to moderate, initially blowing from the southeast before shifting to a northeast direction as night falls. These winds may occasionally intensify, stirring up fine dust, with speeds ranging from 10 to 25 km/h, potentially escalating to 40 km/h over the sea by late evening.

Meanwhile, the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea will exhibit relatively calm conditions, which are described as slight for the day ahead