UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 48°C as fog, convective clouds expected this week

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather forecast for the United Arab Emirates, predicting temperatures soaring to 48°C in certain regions on Monday. This follows five days of hot, humid conditions with partly cloudy skies, and the possibility of fog, mist, and convective cloud formation.

Monday is expected to be fair or partly cloudy, with clouds forming over eastern areas that may turn convective in the afternoon. Overnight humidity will rise, increasing the chance of fog or mist over coastal and inland areas. Temperatures will peak between 43°C and 48°C in landlocked areas, while coastal locations will see temperatures ranging from 37°C to 42°C, and mountainous regions will experience slightly cooler conditions, between 29°C and 35°C.

Humidity levels could reach 90% in both coastal and inland areas. On Tuesday, the sky will stay fair or partly cloudy, with a chance of convective clouds forming over eastern parts of the country in the afternoon. Fog or mist may again develop over some coastal and inland areas by Wednesday morning.

Winds could gust up to 35 km/h. Wednesday will bring clouds over eastern and southern regions, with some potentially turning convective in the afternoon. Mist may be possible over western areas early on Thursday. The week will remain fair to partly cloudy, with mist possible over coastal areas on Friday morning. Friday's forecast remains fair or partly cloudy, with humid conditions lingering overnight and into Saturday morning over coastal and inland regions.

Sea conditions are expected to stay relatively calm throughout this period, with slight waves in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.