Unstable weather persists in Saudi Arabia and Oman; UAE forecasts rain until August 6

According to the forecast from the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the sky over the United Arab Emirates will be clear or partly cloudy.

In some eastern and southern regions of the country, the formation of convective clouds accompanied by precipitation is possible. NCM advised residents to take all necessary precautions and monitor official sources of information, as some parts of the country may experience rain until Friday, August 7, due to atmospheric conditions conducive to the formation of convective clouds.

According to NCM data, partial cloudiness is expected over Al Ain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah on Tuesday, with heavy rain forecasted in these cities. The temperature range will be from 30°C to 47°C, and the maximum temperature in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is predicted to be 45°C and 46°C, respectively.

There will be a light to moderate southeast or northeast wind, which may occasionally strengthen, causing dust to rise at a speed of 10–25 km/h, reaching 40 km/h. The sea in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea will be slightly choppy.

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reported on Monday that rain is expected in parts of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) until Friday, August 7. This is due to atmospheric conditions conducive to the formation of convective clouds.

Weather systems in the region are drawing moisture from the Gulf of Oman. Combined with rising temperatures and the influence of the eastern mountains, this should lead to the development of localized convective clouds over parts of the country, especially in the afternoon. NCM noted that these clouds may bring precipitation of varying intensity.

On Monday, rain clouds may appear over some eastern and southern areas in the afternoon. The wind will be light or moderate but may occasionally increase up to 40 km/h in inland areas, causing dust to rise.

The Storm Centre meteorological channel on X stated that morning readings indicate potentially favorable conditions for thunderstorm activity later on Monday. It highlighted areas west of Al Madam, Nazwa, and Mleiha, as well as Markab, Al Fakah, and Margam in southeastern Dubai, and locations north of Al Ain as zones where cloud development is possible.

The channel also reported that moist easterly winds may shift the convergence zone further west during the day. A moist sea breeze can also create favorable conditions for cloud formation in the area stretching from the southern parts of the central region to southeastern Dubai and north of Al Ain.

According to the NCM's five-day bulletin, the probability of precipitation will continue on Tuesday over some eastern and southern territories. Southeast or northeast winds may reach 40 km/h and raise dust.

Convective clouds and rain are forecast for parts of the eastern and inland regions on Wednesday; wind speeds may occasionally increase up to 50 km/h.

On Thursday, rain clouds may form over the eastern and western areas, with winds again reaching 50 km/h. By Friday, the probability of precipitation will extend to some eastern, southern, and western areas, with wind speeds possibly reaching 40 km/h. The sea in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman is expected to remain calm throughout the period.

Despite the rain forecast, temperatures will remain high. The maximum temperature in inland areas on Monday may reach between 45°C and 50°C, while highs on the coast and islands are expected to be within 42°C – 47°C. Mountain temperatures are forecast to be between 33°C and 39°C.

NCM previously told Khaleej Times that during previous rainy periods, cloud seeding flights were conducted whenever suitable clouds were detected. The center explained that intense summer heat stimulates the development of convective clouds through surface heating, but heat alone is not enough for precipitation. Humidity, moist air masses, atmospheric instability, upper troposphere, and favorable winds are also required. When all these elements coincide, thunderstorms and rain can develop even as temperatures approach 50°C.

On Saturday, August 1st, clear and partly cloudy weather is forecast across the United Arab Emirates. In the afternoon, cloud development is expected over the eastern and southern parts of the country.

According to data from the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), the amount of cloud cover will increase by the end of the day, especially in the eastern and southern regions, while most of the country should maintain clear weather.

The wind will be light to moderate, initially blowing from the southeast and then gradually shifting to the northwest. Wind speeds are expected to be between 10 and 20 km/h, occasionally increasing up to 35 km/h.

Sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman will remain minor. Previously, on July 31st, the highest temperature recorded in the country was 49.6°C in Sweihan (Al Ain) at 13:45 UAE local time.

For Saturday, maximum temperatures are predicted to reach up to 47°C in Abu Dhabi with a minimum of 30°C. Dubai is expected to have a temperature range from 31°C to 46°C, and Sharjah from 30°C to 46°C.

Earlier, the UAE experienced a peak of current rainy weather on Thursday, when recent precipitation brought relief to residents amidst the intense summer heat. The current weather system is expected to begin weakening and moving south starting Friday. The meteorological authority warned of possible convective cloud formation in some eastern and southern areas until 20:00 on Friday.