If you’re in the eastern or southern parts of the UAE this week, keep an umbrella within reach as it might rain. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects clear to partly cloudy skies through Wednesday and Thursday, with cumulus clouds likely to form in the east and south, possibly accompanied by rain.
Rain Expected In Eastern And Southern Areas This Week
Wednesday’s Forecast
Wednesday is expected to be humid in some coastal and western areas in the morning, with rising temperatures, before turning clear to partly cloudy with cumulus clouds forming in the east and south, potentially bringing rain. Winds will be light to moderate, blowing southeasterly to northeasterly, occasionally turning active and dust-stirring at speeds of 10 to 25 km/h and gusting up to 40 km/h. Sea conditions are expected to be regular to moderate in the Arabian Gulf, while the Sea of Oman may see regular to moderate waves, turning rough at times offshore in the morning.
Thursday And Beyond
Thursday will bring similar conditions: partly cloudy skies with cumulus clouds likely in the east and south, possibly with rain, alongside light to moderate winds turning active at times, reaching up to 35 km/h. Sea conditions remain regular to moderate across both the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman.
Looking further ahead, Friday is expected to stay partly cloudy, with clouds, possibly cumulus, appearing in the east and south during the afternoon, accompanied by similar wind patterns. By Saturday, coastal and inland areas may see morning humidity and light fog before clearing to partly cloudy conditions with clouds again forming in the east and south.
What This Means For Residents
While the west and coastal belt should stay largely dry, residents in eastern and southern emirates, including areas like Al Ain and parts of Fujairah, should be prepared for intermittent cloud cover and the possibility of light rain over the next few days. Motorists are advised to exercise caution during active wind conditions, particularly given the risk of reduced visibility from dust-stirring winds reaching up to 40 km/h. Those with outdoor plans this week may want to keep an eye on the skies and have a backup plan handy.
As always, conditions can shift quickly, so it’s worth checking the NCM’s official updates before heading out.
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FAQs
Will there be strong winds?
Yes, light-to-moderate southeast-to-northeast winds are expected, occasionally turning active and dust-stirring, with gusts reaching up to 40 km/h on Wednesday.
Is the rain expected to be heavy?
The forecast points to light, intermittent rain from cumulus cloud formation rather than heavy or widespread rainfall.
