{
  "id": 329177,
  "title": "High winds and rain to hit parts of UAE over the weekend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/high-winds-and-rain-to-hit-parts-of-uae-over-the-weekend-329177",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T18:27:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/07/high-winds-and-rain-to-hit-parts-of-uae-over-the-weekend/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE is bracing for unsettled weather over the weekend as the National Centre of Meteorology predicts rain and strong winds in various parts of the country. A low-pressure system originating from the east will first impact the southern and eastern regions before gradually moving inland and westward throughout the weekend. This system is expected to bring rain and gusty winds, with speeds reaching up to 50kph. Sunday is anticipated to see some rain in the inland areas, accompanied by strong winds that could stir up dust and diminish visibility. These conditions are likely to persist into Monday before gradually subsiding, allowing the skies to clear by Tuesday. Temperatures are projected to remain high, ranging from 47°C to 48°C in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Al Ain during this period, with Fujairah cooler at approximately 40°C. Markets in the UAE are currently unaffected by an E.coli contamination linked to berries originating from the US.",
  "summary": "The UAE is set for more unsettled weather over the weekend, with the National Centre of Meteorology forecasting rain and strong winds across parts of the country. A low-pressure system from the east will affect southern and eastern parts of the country first, before the system moves inland and west later over the weekend, bringing with it the chance of rain and winds gusting up to 50kph. By…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "High winds and rain to hit parts of UAE over the weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/high-winds-and-rain-to-hit-parts-of-uae-over-the-weekend",
        "published": "2026-08-07T18:27:20.000Z"
      }
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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."
}