UAE temperature crosses 50°C as rain forecast for four days

On Saturday, the temperatures in the United Arab Emirates surged past 50°C, with Sweihan in Al Ain hitting a scorching 50.2°C at 2:30pm, according to data from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). This extreme heat follows a pattern of rapidly rising temperatures in the region. Forecasts indicate a shift towards more unsettled weather conditions, with the NCM predicting a chance of rain across various parts of the UAE from Sunday to Wednesday.

On Sunday, the skies are expected to be partly to mostly cloudy at times in northern and eastern regions, accompanied by a possibility of light rain. Overnight, humidity will increase, potentially leading to mist formation in some western coastal areas. Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the southeast, at speeds ranging from 10km/h to 20km/h, potentially reaching 30km/h.

Sea conditions remain relatively calm in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea. As the week progresses, conditions are set to become more humid, with a chance of fog or mist developing overnight and into Tuesday morning in some western coastal areas. Winds will vary between 10km/h to 25km/h, but may strengthen to 40km/h, potentially stirring up dust.

Rainfall is likely to accompany convective cloud formations in eastern and southern areas on Tuesday, with humidity persisting overnight and into Wednesday morning in inland regions. Winds could reach up to 40km/h, raising dust levels. Similar weather patterns are forecast for Wednesday, with the potential for rain and convective clouds over eastern and southern areas, as well as inland regions experiencing humid conditions.

The overall forecast suggests a significant contrast in weather: after temperatures exceeded 50°C on Saturday, parts of the UAE could experience four consecutive days of rain chances from Sunday through Wednesday.