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UAE weather: Will there be a decrease in temperatures across the country today?

The Met Office forecasts dusty weather conditions to continue this weekend

Last updated: May 17, 2025 | 06:32

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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Dubai: Dusty skies can be expected today across the country, especially over internal and mountain regions.

According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), there will be a decrease in temperatures today, with humid weather conditions expected at night. This will lead to a probability of fog or mist formation over some coastal and internal areas on Sunday, May 18, morning.

Temperature highs today will be between 34 and 38 degree Celsius, while temperature lows will be between 20 and 25 degree Celsius.

Light to moderate winds, freshening at times, causing blowing dust can be expected today. Wind speeds are expected to reach up to 40 km/hr over internal and mountain regions, while speeds will reach up to 35 km/hr over coastal and island regions.

Rough sea conditions are forecast today over the Arabian Gulf, as a yellow alert was issued by the NCM. The alert states,, “fresh northwesterly winds reach 40 km/hr and rough sea in the Arabian Gulf with wave height reaching 6 feet offshore,” will be expected to continue until 6am on Sunday, May 18.

Nishitha RachelAssistant Social Media Editor

Nishitha serves as the Assistant Social Media Editor at Gulf News, where she skilfully orchestrates the publication's online presence. With a dedicated approach to engaging readers, she expertly manages all social media platforms and is a direct line for reader queries. Nishitha's journey in journalism began with a flourish in the entertainment beat, a world she continues to explore with enthusiasm. Her love for Korean culture shines through her reporting on UAE-based events, bringing the best of both worlds to her audience. A highlight of her career, and certainly a dream come true for any K-Pop enthusiast, was interviewing acclaimed Korean singers, including Chen from the globally renowned boy group, EXO.