Parts of UAE hit by heavy rain and hail as alert issued over 50kph winds
Parts of the UAE were lashed by heavy rain, high winds and hail on Monday afternoon, with more adverse weather in prospect in the days to come. The National Centre of Meteorology issued an alert over strong winds expected to reach speeds of up to 50kph in some coastal and inland areas, lifting dust up into the skies and hampering visibility . Storm Centre – a popular online weather-tracking…
On Monday afternoon, heavy rain, strong winds, and hail battered parts of the United Arab Emirates, prompting the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) to issue a weather alert. Strong winds, expected to gust up to 50kph, swept through coastal and inland regions, stirring up dust and reducing visibility. Storm Centre, a widely followed weather-tracking platform, posted video footage capturing the downpours in Sharjah and Fujairah.
The northern Emirates have been enduring a prolonged period of rain recently, despite the region's above-average temperatures.
According to the NCM's latest five-day forecast, more rain, powerful winds, and cloudy conditions are anticipated through Friday. The weather bureau warns that fog could move in over western areas of the country by Friday, complicating road conditions. The NCM's interactive weather map indicates that rain will continue in Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Al Ain until Wednesday, while Abu Dhabi and Dubai are forecast to escape the wet weather, though they will experience higher humidity during the week.
Despite the ongoing weather instability, temperatures will remain high across the coming days, with Al Ain predicted to reach above 40°C, and much of the country experiencing temperatures in the high 30s. October has been notably warmer than usual in the UAE, with the NCM issuing a climate update on the El Nino weather phenomenon, which is expected to be the strongest on record.
This El Nino pattern has brought a blanket of high pressure over the Arabian Peninsula, causing temperatures to soar well above the seasonal average.
The General Civil Aviation Authority cautioned on Saturday that fluctuating weather conditions may impact airport operations nationwide, potentially leading to delays. Such weather-related challenges are a recurring aspect of autumn in the UAE.
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