UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 49°C as rain, fog expected this week

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in the UAE has predicted that temperatures will soar to a scorching 49°C in various parts of the country on Monday. Rain-bearing clouds are anticipated to form over eastern regions as the nation braces for a week of unsettled weather conditions. On Monday, the weather will be partly cloudy at times, with clouds developing over eastern areas that might become convective in the afternoon.

Temperatures within the interior areas are expected to peak between 44°C and 49°C, while coastal areas and islands may experience temperatures up to 45°C. As the week progresses, humidity is expected to rise overnight and into Tuesday morning, potentially leading to fog or mist in some western areas. Light to moderate winds will prevail, occasionally intensifying to 35km/h, while sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea remain relatively calm.

Rainfall chances will heighten on Tuesday and Wednesday, with convective clouds likely to form over eastern and southern regions during the afternoon. Wind speeds may surge to 40km/h, potentially stirring up dust and diminishing visibility in exposed areas. A comparable weather pattern is forecast for Thursday, with the possibility of afternoon rainfall in eastern and southern areas.

Temperatures are anticipated to drop, particularly along the coast, while gusty winds may generate blowing dust. By Friday, the weather is expected to become fair to partly cloudy, with eastern clouds forming during the afternoon and a persistent chance of fog or mist lingering overnight and into Saturday morning.