UAE Braces for Unsettled Weather Pattern with Rain and Dusty Winds
The United Arab Emirates is set to experience a period of unsettled weather conditions starting from Wednesday and continuing through March 15, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Residents can expect the possibility of rainfall, dusty winds, and cooler temperatures across several areas before conditions gradually improve later in the week.
Detailed Forecast for the Coming Days
Wednesday, March 13: The day is expected to bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies throughout the country. Dusty conditions may occur intermittently, with some western and coastal areas likely to see rainfall. Temperatures are forecast to decrease gradually during the day. Northeasterly winds will be active, occasionally becoming strong enough to lift dust and sand into the air, with speeds ranging between 15 and 30 km/h and gusts reaching up to 50 km/h in some locations. Winds are anticipated to ease by the afternoon. Sea conditions will start out rough in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea, then become moderate to slight later in the day.
Thursday, March 14: Humidity levels may rise in the morning across some inland areas, with a possibility of light fog forming toward the western regions early in the day. Skies will remain partly cloudy to cloudy as the day progresses, and scattered areas could still receive rainfall. Winds will continue from the northeast, generally light to moderate but may strengthen at times and stir up dust, with speeds expected between 15 and 25 km/h, occasionally reaching 35 km/h. The Arabian Gulf will see moderate to slight waves, while the Oman Sea will remain slight.
Friday, March 15: The country may again experience humid morning conditions, with the chance of light fog forming over some western areas. During the daytime, skies will remain partly cloudy to cloudy, and light rain could affect some western, coastal, and island areas. Temperatures are expected to begin rising gradually. Northeasterly winds will remain light to moderate, occasionally becoming stronger and causing blowing dust, with speeds ranging from 15 to 25 km/h and gusts reaching 35 km/h. Sea conditions will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea.
Improving Conditions Over the Weekend
Saturday, March 16: Humid conditions are expected again early in the morning, with the possibility of fog or mist forming over some coastal areas. The rest of the day will see fair to partly cloudy skies across the UAE. Winds will remain light to moderate from the northeast, blowing between 10 and 20 km/h, with speeds reaching 30 km/h at times. The sea will remain slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.
Sunday, March 17: Humidity may once again bring morning mist in some coastal areas. The weather will then turn fair to partly cloudy, while temperatures are forecast to rise further. Northeasterly winds will continue at 10 to 20 km/h, occasionally reaching 30 km/h, with sea conditions remaining slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.
This forecast highlights a dynamic weather pattern affecting the UAE, with residents advised to stay updated on local advisories from the National Centre of Meteorology for any changes or warnings.
