{
  "id": 12855531,
  "title": "Will it rain in the UAE this weekend? NCM forecast explained",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/will-it-rain-in-the-uae-this-weekend-ncm-forecast-explained",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T11:16:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/will-it-rain-in-the-uae-this-weekend-ncm-forecast-explained-1.500703082"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Residents in the UAE can anticipate a generally dry and warm weekend, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecast. Coastal cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi will see daytime temperatures between 36°C and 42°C, while nights will be milder, dropping to 20°C to 28°C.\n\nClouds will begin to form in some areas, particularly in the afternoons, with the potential for light to moderate showers. These convective clouds may also generate brief gusts of wind and rare thunderstorms. Humidity levels are expected to rise sharply in the evenings, creating a muggy sensation, particularly in coastal regions.\n\nWind speeds will fluctuate throughout the weekend, starting from the southeast on Friday and shifting between southwesterly and northwesterly directions. Sea conditions will remain calm, allowing for safe boating and beach activities.\n\nMotorists should exercise caution, especially during early mornings and late afternoons, due to potential fog and changing weather conditions. The NCM advises staying updated on any fog or weather warnings that may be issued during the weekend.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Residents heading into the weekend can expect largely settled weather across the UAE, though clouds building in some areas could bring a chance of rain, and early risers should be prepared for fog, according to the latest forecast from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Temperatures will stay warm, with daytime highs of around 36°C to 39°C in coastal cities such as Dubai and Abu…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}