UAE rain forecast for Friday and Saturday; winds to reach 45 km/h next week

UAE residents can anticipate rainfall on Friday and Saturday, accompanied by gusty winds and a cooling trend early next week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). On Friday, the weather will be fair to partly cloudy, with convective clouds expected to form over eastern and northern regions during the afternoon, potentially resulting in precipitation.

Winds will be light to moderate, ranging from 10 to 25 km/h, occasionally intensifying to 40 km/h and generating blowing dust, particularly during periods of cloud activity. Temperatures will fluctuate between 33°C and 36°C in coastal areas and islands, while inland locales could see highs of 38°C. Mountainous zones will experience temperatures between 23°C and 31°C.

Humidity could soar to 90% in certain coastal and inland regions. Sea conditions will be relatively calm in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea. A similar weather pattern is anticipated for Saturday, November 7, featuring fair to partly cloudy skies and the possibility of convective clouds developing over eastern areas in the afternoon, which could lead to rainfall.

Winds could gust up to 35 km/h, while seas will remain calm in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea. On Sunday, November 8, conditions will stay fair to partly cloudy, with clouds gathering over some northern and eastern areas. Winds may reach 35 km/h, and seas will be calm. From Monday, November 9, through Tuesday, November 10, the weather will transition to partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with southeasterly winds shifting northwesterly and intensifying to 40 km/h, particularly over the sea.

Along the Arabian Gulf, conditions will deteriorate from slight to moderate, becoming rough by the afternoon, whereas the Oman Sea will remain calm. Stronger winds and rougher seas are expected to persist into the following week, potentially causing blowing dust over land as the stronger winds, particularly over the sea, could exacerbate this issue.