Hail, heavy rain sweep parts of UAE with more showers expected
Abu Dhabi: Heavy rain and hail have swept across parts of the UAE, including Al Ain, Hatta, Kalba and Ras Al Khaimah, as towering thunderstorm clouds developed over eastern areas of the country. Hail was reported in Wadi Al Helo on the Kalba road and in Muzaira, east of Hatta, while rain fell in Al Saad along the Abu Dhabi–Al Ain road and Shawka in Ras Al Khaimah. Rainfall was also reported…
Heavy rain and hail have impacted sections of the United Arab Emirates, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) tracking the storm system across Al Ain, Hatta, Kalba and Ras Al Khaimah. Witnesses reported hail in Wadi Al Helo near Kalba and Muzaira east of Hatta, while rain fell in Al Saad along the Abu Dhabi-Al Ain corridor and Shawka in Ras Al Khaimah.
Earlier, Malaqit and Al Ain experienced rainfall. The NCM is monitoring multiple convective cloud cells, with radar indicating hail presence north of Al Ain. Small hailstones were also observed east of Shawka and in Masfout and Bint Badaa Masoud. Al Aamerah saw 7.4mm of rain and hail during the update. The storm clouds are moving southeast, and the NCM advises residents to stay cautious as conditions continue to evolve.
Further rain is expected on Saturday with partly cloudy skies and increasing humidity, possibly leading to fog or mist overnight. Winds may strengthen to 25 km/h with gusts up to 40 km/h, and seas remain relatively calm. Temperatures will remain high, peaking at 40°C in Liwa, 39°C in Al Ain, and 38°C in Ruwais, while Abu Dhabi and Dubai are forecast to reach 37°C and 36°C, respectively.
Humidity could surge to 90% in Sharjah and Liwa. The NCM urges the public to remain vigilant and follow weather updates as unsettled conditions persist until Monday.
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