UAE weather: Rain expected in some areas until Saturday
The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that rain and convective clouds are likely to continue over parts of the country until Saturday. While Dubai is not expected to see heavy rainfall, residents may experience cloudy skies, stronger winds, and blowing dust at times.
What is the forecast?
According to the latest weather update:
- Cloud formation is expected over eastern and southern parts of the UAE.
- Some regions could receive light to moderate rainfall.
- Winds may become active, reducing visibility in open desert areas due to dust.
- Humidity is expected to increase during the night and early morning, with a chance of mist in some inland locations.
What about Dubai?
For Dubai:
- Temperatures are expected to remain hot, around 40–43°C during the day.
- Conditions will be partly cloudy.
- Rain is unlikely in the city, but nearby emirates could experience showers.
- Drivers are advised to stay alert if dust reduces visibility on highways.
Advice for residents
Authorities recommend that people:
- Drive carefully during dusty conditions.
- Secure outdoor items that could be affected by strong winds.
- Follow official weather updates if traveling to mountainous or eastern areas of the UAE, where rainfall is more likely.
Although the weather is not expected to significantly disrupt daily life in Dubai, changing conditions could affect road visibility and outdoor activities over the next couple of days.
