Meteorological authorities in the United Arab Emirates have issued a detailed forecast indicating variable weather patterns across the nation for Thursday. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) anticipates generally fair to partly cloudy conditions, with low cloud formations expected particularly over northern regions. These atmospheric conditions create a probability of light precipitation in localized areas.
Temperature readings across major urban centers show moderate climatic conditions. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are projected to reach daytime highs of 25°C, while Sharjah will see slightly cooler conditions at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures will drop significantly, with minimums of 18°C in Abu Dhabi, 19°C in Dubai, and 15°C in Sharjah, creating noticeably cooler evenings.
Maritime conditions present varying patterns across different bodies of water. The Arabian Gulf will experience slight to moderate sea states, with tidal fluctuations occurring at specific intervals: high tides at 16:12 and 05:53, complemented by low tides at 10:10 and 22:49. Similarly, the Sea of Oman will maintain slight to moderate conditions, with its own tidal schedule featuring high tides at 13:03 and 01:36, and low tides at 18:57 and 08:17.
Wind patterns will demonstrate light to moderate intensity, occasionally strengthening with northeasterly to northwesterly directions. Wind speeds will generally range between 10-25 km/h, potentially reaching 35 km/h during periods of increased activity. Humidity levels are forecast to rise during nighttime and early morning hours, particularly affecting inland territories.
The NCM has additionally issued maritime advisories regarding rough sea conditions in the Oman Sea, where wave heights could reach approximately 1.8 meters (6 feet) due to cloud activity and fresh winds reaching 40 km/h. These conditions particularly affected coastal areas on Wednesday evening, prompting official warnings to maritime operators and coastal residents.
This weather pattern follows Wednesday’s precipitation events, where Fujairah experienced rainfall with temperatures ranging between 17-24°C, and Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Huwailat area received heavy showers accompanied by temperatures dropping to 13°C.