Rain of varying intensity fell across the UAE on Sunday for the third consecutive day, ranging from moderate to heavy and thundery. Affected locations included the Dubai-Al Ain road, Al Hayer, Sa’a, and Khatm Al Shiklah in Al Ain. The precipitation was accompanied by hail along the Dubai-Al Ain road, alongside active winds and reduced horizontal visibility.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), unstable weather is expected to continue on Monday, particularly in eastern and southern areas. The forecast for Monday indicates clear to partly cloudy skies, with cumulus clouds likely to form in the afternoon, potentially bringing more rain. Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds will blow at 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 40 km/h at times, causing dust to stir. Sea conditions will feature regular waves in both the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
Tuesday’s outlook suggests clear to partly cloudy conditions with some cloud cover appearing in the east during the afternoon, accompanied by a gradual drop in temperatures, particularly along the coasts. Light to moderate southeasterly to northwesterly winds are expected, blowing at 10 to 25 km/h and up to 40 km/h during active, dust-stirring periods. The Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman will experience regular wave activity.
Wednesday’s weather will remain clear to partly cloudy, with cumulus clouds likely to form in the east during the afternoon, possibly resulting in rain. By Thursday, conditions will be clear to partly cloudy at times, with cloud formations appearing in the east in the afternoon. Humidity is expected to rise at night and into Friday morning, bringing a chance of fog or light fog over some coastal and inland regions.
For Thursday, light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds are forecast at 10 to 20 km/h, increasing to 35 km/h during active periods. Throughout this period, the sea will maintain regular waves in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.