The United Arab Emirates is experiencing a period of unsettled weather, characterized by cooler temperatures and anticipated rainfall. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the forecast for the region includes generally partly cloudy skies, with the formation of low clouds particularly expected over islands and specific coastal and western areas. These conditions present a continued probability of precipitation. A notable feature of the current weather pattern is a projected slight and gradual increase in temperatures. However, residents in some coastal and western inland areas should prepare for humid conditions during nighttime and into Monday morning. Temperature readings across major emirates show a distinct chill: Abu Dhabi is forecasted to experience lows of 12°C and highs of 21°C, Dubai will see a range from 15°C to 22°C, and Sharjah will vary between 13°C and 21°C. The nation’s internal areas may see the mercury rise to a high of 25°C, while mountainous regions will bear the brunt of the cold, with temperatures potentially plummeting to a brisk 4°C. This follows the recent recording of the country’s lowest temperature at 3.5°C in Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah. Wind conditions are predicted to be light to moderate overall but are expected to become active intermittently. These gusts may occasionally stir up blowing dust. The winds will primarily originate from southwesterly to northwesterly directions, with speeds fluctuating between 15 to 25 km/h and potentially reaching peaks of 40 km/h. Maritime forecasts indicate moderate seas in the Arabian Gulf, which could turn rough during periods of cloud activity. In contrast, the Sea of Oman is expected to remain moderate to slight. A specific advisory notes that conditions in the Arabian Gulf are forecast to be rough, with wave heights reaching up to 6 feet, effective from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
