Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for several days of unsettled weather, with rainfall, strong winds, blowing dust and rough seas forecast across parts of the country.
Conditions on Monday, 9 November, will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, particularly over coastal areas and islands, with a possibility of light rain. Winds will be light to moderate, strengthening at times and reaching speeds of up to 35 kilometres per hour.
Temperatures are forecast to reach between 32°C and 36°C across coastal areas and islands, while internal regions could record highs of 34°C to 38°C. Mountain temperatures will range from 16°C to 30°C.
On Tuesday, cloud cover is expected to continue, with possible light rain over islands and some coastal and northern areas. Temperatures are also forecast to fall, while north-westerly winds could reach 40 kilometres per hour. The Arabian Gulf is expected to become moderate to rough, while the Sea of Oman will remain slight.
Weather conditions could intensify on Wednesday and Thursday, when convective clouds are forecast to bring rain to scattered areas at intervals. Rainfall may be heavy in some locations. Winds could reach 45 kilometres per hour, raising dust, while the Arabian Gulf may become rough to very rough. The Sea of Oman is expected to be moderate to rough.
A further slight fall in temperatures is expected on Thursday. By Friday, partly cloudy to cloudy conditions will continue, with a possibility of light rain over scattered areas. Strong winds may again cause blowing dust, while seas will remain rough.
Forecast temperatures on Monday include highs of 35°C in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Ras Al Khaimah, Liwa, Al Ruwais and Sila could reach 36°C, while Al Fujairah is forecast to record a high of 31°C.