Weather alert: NCM warns of increase in temperatures; How hot will it get in the UAE today?

Dubai: It's a hot day across the UAE, with warm temperatures and high humidity making it feel even more intense. Current temperatures in Dubai are hovering around a warm 30°C, accompanied by a high humidity level of approximately 80 per cent, which can make it feel significantly hotter than the actual temperature. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), the weather is expected to be fair to partly cloudy, with a slight rise in temperatures throughout the UAE.

For specific regions, coastal areas and islands can expect temperatures ranging from 37°C to 43°C, while internal regions may experience even higher readings of 44°C to 48°C. The mountainous areas will be cooler, with temperatures falling between 33°C and 38°C.

As night falls and into Tuesday morning, humidity is likely to increase over some coastal regions. Winds will be a gentle to moderate northwesterly to southwesterly breeze, with speeds reaching between 10 to 25 km/h, reaching 40 and intensifying at times. The Arabian Gulf is forecasted to be slight to moderate, whereas the Oman Sea may turn slightly rough by evening.