The United Arab Emirates experienced extreme heat on Saturday, with temperatures climbing past the 50°C mark. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, the highest temperature was recorded in Sweihan, Al Ain, which reached 50.2°C at 2:30 p.m.
This surge in heat precedes a transition toward more unsettled weather patterns. Forecasters have issued a outlook for potential rainfall across various regions of the country, spanning four consecutive days from Sunday through Wednesday.
On Sunday, skies are expected to be partly cloudy, with northern and eastern regions facing a chance of light rain. Overnight conditions will turn humid, particularly over western coastal areas, where mist formation is possible. Winds will blow from the south-east before shifting to a north-westerly direction, maintaining speeds between 10km/h and 20km/h, with gusts up to 30km/h. Seas in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea are expected to remain slight.
Monday’s forecast indicates fair to partly cloudy conditions, with convective clouds likely to develop over eastern areas by the afternoon, potentially bringing rain. Humidity will rise overnight into Tuesday morning, bringing a risk of fog or mist in western coastal zones. Winds will range from 10km/h to 25km/h, occasionally strengthening to 40km/h and stirring up dust. Marine conditions in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea will remain slight.
By Tuesday, the development of convective clouds is expected to extend to southern areas during the afternoon, accompanied by rainfall. Overnight, humidity will likely affect inland areas, with a possibility of fog or mist. Winds may reach speeds of 40km/h, raising dust, while sea conditions will stay slight in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in the Oman Sea.
The pattern is set to continue into Wednesday, with convective clouds again expected to form over eastern and southern regions during the afternoon, bringing further chances of rain. Humidity will persist overnight into Thursday morning for inland areas, with potential fog or mist.
Winds on Wednesday will again reach up to 40km/h at times. Marine forecasts for the day indicate that seas will be slight to moderate in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.
This weather shift presents a sharp contrast to the blistering heat observed on Saturday. While the country has dealt with temperatures reaching 50.2°C, the upcoming four-day window marks a significant change in atmospheric conditions.
The National Centre of Meteorology continues to monitor these developments as the UAE navigates a period of extreme heat followed by the arrival of convective activity and rain.
Abu Dhabi: Temperatures in the UAE climbed above 50°C on Saturday, with Sweihan in Al Ain recording 50.2°C at 2.30pm, the highest temperature registered across the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology
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