Dubai: Monday is starting off warm, but by Tuesday, you can expect a dip in temperatures, with heavy rainfall by the end of the week, in some coastal areas around the UAE, according to the week’s forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
Today, the NCM forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy weather at times, especially over the coasts and islands, with a probability of light rainfall in the east, towards Fujairah.
Temperatures in the mid-30s
The NCM expects a decrease in temperatures on Tuesday, with convective clouds bringing scattered rainfall over eastern areas, at intervals, with heavy rainfall predicted at times.
Today, however, temperatures remain in the mid-30s across the UAE, with humidity peaking at 75% in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and at 70% in Dubai.
Ras Al Khaimah will peak at 36°C, while Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Shajrah will reach a high of 35°C. Ajman will top out at 34°C, Umm Al Quwain at 33°C, and Fujairah will remain the coolest emirate at 31°C.
Rough seas in the west
Avoid the beach today, if you’re in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. The NCM expects the following sea conditions:
Arabian Gulf: The Arabian Gulf will be slight to moderate, becoming rough at times by Tuesday morning. You can expect waves reaching up to three feet on-shore, and up to six feet off-shore.
Sea of Oman: On the eastern coast, the Sea of Oman will have slight sea conditions, meaning gentle waves reaching up to two feet on-shore and up to three feet off-shore.
Here is the complete breakdown of minimum and maximum temperatures across the Emirates today:
Maximum Temp (°C) Minimum Temp (°C)
Dubai 35°C 26°C
Abu Dhabi 35°C 25°C
Al Ain 34°C 24°C
Sharjah 35°C 23°C
Ajman 34°C 26°C
Fujairah 31°C 26°C
Ras Al Khaimah 36°C 23°C
Umm Al Quwain 33°C 22°C
Liwa 36°C 22°C