{
  "id": 1615162,
  "title": "UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 50°C as rain, blowing dust expected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/uae-weather-forecast-temperatures-to-hit-50-c-as-rain-blowing-dust",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T02:22:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-temperatures-to-hit-50c-as-rain-blowing-dust-expected-1.500644160"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai and other parts of the UAE are set to experience soaring temperatures of up to 50°C on Tuesday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The day will bring a mix of weather conditions, including fair to partly cloudy skies and the potential for heavy rainfall in mountainous regions. Coastal and island areas are expected to be slightly cooler, with temperatures ranging from 39°C to 45°C. Winds, while generally light to moderate, may occasionally reach speeds of 40 km/h inland and 35 km/h along the coast, causing blowing dust and reducing visibility in exposed areas. Overnight humidity will increase in some western areas, potentially leading to fog or mist. Similar weather patterns are forecast for the following days, with a chance of afternoon rain and breezy conditions.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Temperatures could reach 50°C in parts of the UAE on Tuesday, with rain, blowing dust and a risk of fog also forecast as contrasting weather conditions affect the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said conditions would be fair to partly cloudy, with convective clouds expected to develop over eastern and southern areas during the afternoon, bringing a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Temperatures in UAE to reach up to 50°C on Tuesday",
    "Mix of fair to partly cloudy skies and heavy rainfall expected",
    "Winds may reach 40 km/h inland, 35 km/h along coast"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The forecast brings extreme heat to the region, with mountainous areas also facing potential heavy rainfall and exposed areas experiencing reduced visibility due to blowing dust.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}