Meteorological authorities in the United Arab Emirates have issued a weather advisory forecasting dusty conditions across the nation on Tuesday, February 17th. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) anticipates partly cloudy skies with increased cloud formation expected in eastern regions during daytime hours.
Temperature readings are projected to reach seasonal lows, with Dubai experiencing minimum temperatures of 17°C while Abu Dhabi will see slightly warmer conditions at 18°C. Despite the dust disturbances, thermal conditions remain within comfortable parameters for residents.
Weather patterns indicate rising humidity levels overnight into Wednesday morning, creating favorable conditions for fog and mist development, particularly across internal and coastal zones. Western areas are identified as most susceptible to reduced visibility due to these meteorological phenomena.
Wind patterns will shift from northwesterly to southeasterly directions, maintaining light to moderate intensity with periodic freshening. Wind speeds are forecast between 10-25 km/h, occasionally reaching 40 km/h, potentially exacerbating dust dispersion across urban centers.
Maritime conditions present varying circumstances, with the Arabian Gulf experiencing moderate to slight waves while the Oman Sea faces rougher waters, particularly during morning hours. The comprehensive forecast underscores the region’s transition period between seasonal weather patterns, characteristic of February’s meteorological behavior in the Gulf region.