The United Arab Emirates is experiencing a prolonged period of unstable weather conditions, with meteorological authorities forecasting continued rainfall, strong winds, and dusty patterns across the nation. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), residents encountered vigorous winds, cooler temperatures, and overcast skies during the early hours of Wednesday, December 17th, with these conditions expected to persist.
The NCM has identified the development of convective cloud formations—typically associated with precipitation—over island territories, extending to various coastal, northern, and eastern regions. Meteorological officials have issued yellow alerts for multiple areas due to fresh southeasterly winds generating blowing dust and sand, potentially reducing horizontal visibility to under 2,000 meters in certain coastal and internal zones, particularly northward and eastward regions from 6:00 AM until 4:30 PM.
Wind patterns are projected to shift between southeasterly and northeasterly directions with velocities ranging from 15 to 30 km/h, occasionally reaching peaks of 50 km/h. Temperature variations show significant regional differences, with readings expected between 20°C and 25°C in Abu Dhabi, 21°C to 26°C in Dubai, and 19°C to 25°C in Sharjah. Mountainous areas may experience lows of 8°C while internal regions could see highs approaching 30°C.
Maritime conditions in the Arabian Gulf are forecast as moderate to rough, while the Oman Sea is expected to remain generally calm with light to moderate waves. The unsettled weather pattern is anticipated to continue through the week, affecting various aspects of daily life across the Emirates.