UAE weather: Dubai, Abu Dhabi temperatures dip to 42°C; dusty winds expected
Winds reaching 40km/h may reduce visibility on desert roads, while humidity could rise to 85 per cent in coastal areas
Dubai: Temperatures are set to dip slightly across the UAE on Wednesday, although conditions will remain hot, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
Highs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will reach 42°C, while inland temperatures could hit 47°C.
Winds may reach speeds of 40km/h and cause blowing dust, so drivers should watch for reduced visibility, particularly when driving near desert areas.
Those in the northern emirates can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies, even though rain has not been forecast.
If you are stepping out at night, humidity levels could reach 85 per cent near the coastal areas, making the evening and early morning feel muggy. If you do plan to go to the beach, though, make sure you follow any warnings from the coastguard, as the Arabian Gulf may become rough at times in western areas, with waves reaching up to six feet. The Oman Sea should remain slight.
This pattern of hot and generally fair conditions is expected to continue through the week, up to Saturday.
Here is a breakdown of the maximum and minimum temperatures across the UAE:
Abu Dhabi 42 - 32
Dubai 42 - 31
Sharjah 41 - 31
Ajman 40 - 33
Umm Al Quwain 41 - 28
Ras Al Khaimah 42 - 30
Al Fujairah 37 - 32
Al Ain 44 - 31
Liwa 47 - 31
Al Ruwais 44 - 31
Sila 44 - 31
Dalma 40 - 34
Tunb Greater / Lesser 36 - 31
Abu Musa 35 - 31