UAE set for humid weekend before rain-bearing clouds and stronger winds arrive

Abu Dhabi is in for a humid and partly cloudy weekend, with fog possible in certain regions before rain chances rise early next week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Friday will see fair to partly cloudy skies, with afternoon cloud development over eastern parts of the country and the potential for some convective clouds.

Daytime temperatures will range between 36°C and 40°C along the coast and islands, while inland areas could see temperatures between 39°C and 42°C. Cooler mountain regions will experience temperatures between 28°C and 36°C. Overnight and into Saturday morning, humidity is expected to rise, creating fog or mist conditions, particularly in western areas.

Relative humidity could peak at 90% along the coast and islands, 85% inland, and 80% in mountain regions. Friday will have light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds, ranging from 10 to 20 km/h, with occasional gusts up to 30 km/h. Sea conditions are forecast to remain calm in both the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea. Similar weather patterns are expected to persist through the weekend.

The NCM has noted that October typically remains humid, with an average relative humidity of around 78%. Rain chances will increase on Monday, with convective clouds potentially forming over eastern areas and extending into some inland parts during the afternoon. Winds may strengthen to 45 km/h around these cloud formations, potentially stirring up dust.

Tuesday is forecast to follow a similar pattern, with convective clouds again over eastern and southern areas and a chance of rain. Winds could reach 40 km/h around cloud formations. Despite these changing conditions, sea conditions are expected to remain relatively calm throughout the forecast period. The weak surface pressure system and an extension of a weak upper-air low-pressure system are contributing to the changing cloud conditions expected over the coming days.