Variable cloudiness or cloudy skies are forecast for the United Arab Emirates on Friday, July 17. There is a possibility of convective clouds forming over the eastern and southern regions, which may lead to precipitation.
Humidity is expected to increase during Saturday night and morning. The National Meteorological Center reported the possibility of fog or haze in some western coastal areas.
Light to moderate southeasterly or northeasterly winds are expected, which may occasionally intensify and cause dust lifting. Wind speeds will range from 10 to 25 km/h, with gusts potentially reaching 40 km/h. The sea in the Arabian Gulf will be small to moderate, and may become rougher by morning, while in the Gulf of Oman it will remain small to moderate.
The lowest temperature recorded in the country on Thursday morning was 23.2°C on Al Heiben mountain (Fujairah) at 01:45 UAE local time.
The National Center of Meteorology reported that Wednesday in the United Arab Emirates will be predominantly clear or partly cloudy, with possible periods of cloudiness at night.
During the day, a light or moderate southwesterly or northwesterly breeze is expected, which will occasionally intensify. This will lead to dust being raised in the western direction during the day, with wind speeds of 10–25 km/h, reaching 40 km/h.
Air temperatures in the country may reach 48°C. In Abu Dhabi, the mercury column will reach 40°C, and in Dubai—39°C. However, at night and on Thursday morning, high humidity is expected in some coastal areas. Temperatures may drop to 30°C in Abu Dhabi, 31°C in Dubai, and 27°C in inland areas.
Humidity levels at night and on Thursday morning in Abu Dhabi will range from 20 to 60 percent, and in Dubai—from 25 to 70 percent. Sea conditions will be slight or moderate, becoming occasionally rough in the western part of the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Gulf of Oman.
According to the bulletin from the National Center of Meteorology, clear or partly cloudy weather is expected in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, July 5. Low clouds may appear over the eastern coast.
The air temperature in Abu Dhabi will fluctuate between 31°C and 40°C. Dubai is forecast to have a range of 33°C to 41°C, while Sharjah's temperature will be between 32°C and 40°C.
A light to moderate southwesterly or northwesterly wind will blow, occasionally strengthening to reach speeds of 35 km/h from a base of 10-25 km/h. In the Arabian Gulf, the sea will be slightly to moderately choppy, and in the Gulf of Oman—slightly.
The highest temperature recorded in the country on Saturday was 48.1°C in Musayrah (Ad-Dhafra region) at 15:15 UAE local time. According to the Emirates Astronomical Society, the hottest and driest period of the year in the UAE, known as 'Jamrat Al Qayth' (peak summer heat), began on July 3 and will last until August 10, marking the most intense phase of summer on the Arabian Peninsula and in the UAE.
Some areas of the UAE experienced rainfall on Friday, July 3, bringing residents a refreshing break from the intense summer heat. Video footage published by the Storm Center showed rain pouring down on the eastern coast towards the Fujairah and Khor Fakkan mountains, where the sky was covered with dark, overcast clouds, indicating the possibility of further showers in that area.
Some areas of the United Arab Emirates experienced rainfall on Friday, July 3rd, which provided a welcome relief from the intense summer heat for residents.
Video footage published by the Storm Center shows rain sweeping across the eastern coast towards the mountains of Fujairah and Khor Fakkan. The sky was covered with dark, overcast clouds, indicating the possibility of further precipitation in the region. Another video clip shows the downpours gradually intensifying, reducing visibility.
This recent rain occurred just a few weeks after similar weather events recorded on June 14th, when it also rained in parts of the country. Video from the Storm Center at that time showed the downpours moving through the Eastern Region, causing waterfalls in the mountainous areas of Khor Fakkan.
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) had previously forecast that following the rains on June 14th, new precipitation would occur in the eastern region. Rain was predicted for Wednesday, June 24th, under clear or partly cloudy conditions, with a probability of convective clouds bringing rain eastward by evening. Overnight and on Thursday morning, high humidity with a possibility of fog was expected over some coastal areas.
Rains in the eastern region of the UAE, especially in Fujairah and the adjacent mountainous areas, are not uncommon in the summer, which is linked to the country's typical experience of low monsoon pressure from India. Nevertheless, the country occasionally faces more intense and destructive weather phenomena.
One of the strongest rainfall episodes of the season was recorded on March 25th, when storms turned the usually clear sky into dense cloud cover and heavy downpours, flooding streets and slowing traffic in several emirates. Al Tawaiyen city recorded the highest amount of precipitation—47.9 mm, followed by Al Marjan with 39.7 mm. Khor Fakkan received 33.3 mm, and Hatam Al Shaklah registered 31.6 mm, while Port Khor Fakkan recorded 28.3 mm of precipitation.
The storms caused damage in several places: trees were uprooted and fell onto cars, particularly in Ajman. Residents came together to clear the streets and ensure safety during the sudden flood. Emirates Airlines advised passengers to arrive at least two hours before their flight, as adverse weather conditions persisted in Dubai until March 26th and 27th.
