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The UAE National Center of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) confirmed that the highest temperature recorded yesterday in the UAE was 49 degrees C in Umm Al Ramool at 2.45pm.
The NCMS said that the weather will generally be hot on Tuesday, dusty and partly cloudy in some areas.
While the sea is moderate in the Arabian Gulf and sea of Oman, relative humidity will increase in some western coastal areas.
Monday, August 15
The Wadi Al Halo area of Sharjah experienced heavy rainfall yesterday afternoon with strong winds and a noticeable drop in temperature. The water runoff temporarily disrupted traffic.
The Kalba’a Municipality and concerned departments have taken action to remove water and debris collected in the streets.
The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) forecast that rain and wind, mild to moderate, is still likely for some areas in the UAE.
The NCMS also forecast increasing humidity during the nights and early in the mornings in the western and coastal areas.
Sunday, July 14
Rainfall continued yesterday afternoon in Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah, in addition to some north-eastern regions of the UAE.
Meanwhile, the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) said that more rain is expected over the next two days.
The NCMS said that this rain which known locally as ‘Al-Rawayah’ is coming from the sea of Oman.
In Ras Al Khaimah, heavy rain yesterday evening affected the Dfatta town 100km southeast of Ras Al Khaimah city, causing considerable material damage.
They said strong winds toppled the doors of several houses, as well causing electricity poles and billboards to fall.
Colonel Marwan Abdullah Jakh, Director of Public Relations, RAK Police, called on all drivers to reduce speed and leave sufficient distance between vehicles.
Col. Jakh also advised motorists to stay away from flooded wadis and such areas affected by heavy rain.
Heavy rains lashed the areas of Al Shuwaib, Al Heer, Kadra, Sawyhan, Massafi, Al Hawylat, Kadra and Wadi Al Ajili.
While moderate rain fall in areas of in downtown Al Ain, and on the Dubai–Al Ain road.
The highest rainfall was recorded in the Al Shuwaib area, where it reached 11.2mm.
Temperatures dip across the emirates; humidity levels to rise
Cloudy weather in parts of the UAE will give way to rainfall this weekend, even as neighbouring Oman battles thunder activity and possible hailstorms.
The UAE’s forecaster has also stated the Mercury will dip slightly as the weather gradually cools off with the rain; however, a rise in humidity levels will add to the general feeling of muggy climes.
— UAE WEATHER (@NCMS_media) August 12, 2016
The National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) in the UAE has described Friday’s weather as ‘hot in general’, with the climate being ‘hazy at times over some areas, becoming partly cloudy and a chance of some convective clouds by afternoon over the eastern and the southern areas’.
The convective clouds could be associated with rainfall, with the past few days seeing parts of Al Ain and southern areas of the UAE experiencing wet weather, especially along Al Hajjar mountain range.
— UAE WEATHER (@NCMS_media) August 12, 2016
The NCMS further stated, Friday will experience light to moderate winds in general, freshening during cloud activity.
The forecaster added: “The relative humidity is likely to increase during night and early morning over the coast. Sea will be slight to moderate in Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.”
The expected weather from 08:00 this morning till 08:00 tomorrow, we wish you a pleasant day 12 August 2016 pic.twitter.com/SMOlIh3S28
— UAE WEATHER (@NCMS_media) August 12, 2016
The weather on Saturday will continue to hot in general, hazy at times over some areas, becoming partly cloudy, with rain clouds expected by afternoon over the eastern and the southern areas.
The Mercury across both days could reach highs of 47 degrees Celsius in the internal areas of the country, with the humidity levels reaching highs of 90 per cent around the coastal areas of UAE.
Even as the UAE battles the heat, neighbouring Oman is expecting a “broad activity of cumulus clouds over Al Hajjar mountains, with scattered thunderstorms, sometimes accompanied by winds and hail.”
Oman Meteorology has stated isolated thunderstorms will be experienced over Al Dhofar region, while showers are expected in Al Sharqiya and Al Wusta.
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