{
  "id": 19079345,
  "title": "Weather forecast: UAE braces for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas this week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/weather-forecast-uae-braces-for-heavy-rain-strong-winds-and-rough",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T02:59:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/weather-forecast-uae-braces-for-heavy-rain-strong-winds-and-rough-seas-this-week-1.500740686"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Residents across the United Arab Emirates are preparing for a week of unsettled weather, according to forecasts from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas are expected to disrupt daily life from Wednesday to Thursday.\n\nThe NCM predicts unsettled conditions will begin on Monday and continue through Thursday, with temperatures dropping as clouds build up. Rainfall is likely to be intermittent, particularly in scattered areas, and may be heavy at times. Winds are forecast to reach up to 45km/h, occasionally gusting to a stronger speed, which will cause blowing dust and create rough to very rough seas.\n\nThe Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea are expected to experience the most challenging sea conditions, with the gulf becoming rough to very rough at times. Winds will be strongest along the coast, reaching 45km/h and causing blowing dust. By Friday, conditions are expected to improve, with fair to partly cloudy skies and winds still strong enough to create blowing dust and rough sea conditions.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Heavy rain is expected to hit several parts of the UAE on Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by strong winds reaching 45km/h, blowing dust and rough to very rough seas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its latest five-day forecast, the NCM said the country would experience unsettled weather conditions from Monday through Thursday, with temperatures expected to…",
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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."
}