UAE to see rain, dusty winds and fog in parts of the country this week

Rain is expected to fall on separate areas across the country during this week, while cumulus clouds are likely to form, particularly over the eastern areas, and to extend to some western areas, amidst warnings of active and dust-stirring winds, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

The weather ranges between clear and partly cloudy with high humidity in the morning in some coastal and inland areas, while fog or light for are likely to form, conditions that warrant caution while driving, it said.

Rain and cumulus clouds today (Tuesday)

Chances of rain will continue today, while cumulus clouds are expected to form in the eastern areas, which may possibly extend toward some inland and western areas by the afternoon.

Humidity levels are expected to remain high during the morning in some coastal and inland areas, while fog or light fog is likely to form. Meanwhile, winds may occasionally pick up in association with cloud cover, potentially stirring up dust and reducing visibility in some areas.

Weather forecast for Wednesday

The weather on Wednesday is expected to be fair to partly cloudy, while cumulus clouds are likely to form in the east and extend toward some inland and western areas by the afternoon, possibly accompanied by rain.

Light to moderate southeasterly to northwesterly winds will continue to blow but may pick up, stirring up dust in association with cloud cover, with gusts reaching up to 50 km/h.

According to forecasts, cumulus clouds are less likely to form on Thursday, possibly concentrating in the western areas during the afternoon, with a chance of rain in some areas.

The weather will be clear to partly cloudy with morning humidity and a chance of fog or light fog forming in some coastal and inland areas.

Light to moderate winds will blow at 10 to 25 and up to 40 km/h, turning to active at times in association with cloud cover.

Some cumulus clouds are expected to form in the east and south, possibly accompanied by rain, according to the NCM.

While they indicate that the likelihood of precipitation is concentrated in the eastern and southern areas, these projections do not definitively single out any one emirate as having the highest probability.

However, the eastern areas including parts of Fujairah as well as the southern and inland areas near Al Ain, remain within the scope of these weather updates.

Temperatures in the UAE

The maximum and minimum temperatures expected across the country’s major cities and regions this week are as follows: Abu Dhabi: 38°C and 27°C, Dubai: 37°C and 28°C, Sharjah: 36°C and 27°C, Ajman: 36°C and 28°C, Umm Al Quwain: 37°C and 26°C, Ras Al Khaimah: 33°C and 27°C, Fujairah: 31°C and 29°C and Al Ain: 40°C and 26°C.

Tips for drivers

With the continued possibility of fog formation in the morning and dust-stirring wind activity, drivers are advised to avoid tailgating, slow down when visibility is low and abide by traffic instructions.

It is also preferable to follow the NCM updates, especially in areas that witness the formation of cumulus clouds, as weather conditions may vary from one area to another during the coming days.