Dubai: Cloudy skies are bringing scattered rain to different parts of the UAE, as maximum temperatures drop to a range of 27°C to 31°C.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts partly cloudy weather in general today, with low clouds appearing over some areas. Rain is expected to fall in some eastern and internal areas of the UAE.
Temperatures in the low-30s
The mercury is sliding lower today, dropping into the high-20s in some emirates.
Fujairah will see a high of 33°C today, while Ras Al Khaimah will peak at 31°C. Dubai and Sharjah will experience 30°C weather, while Abu Dhabi and Ajman will see temperatures dropping to 29°C.
Strong winds, rough seas
Winds blowing in the northwesterly direction are expected to reach up to 45km/h along coastal and island areas, and up to 40km/h in internal areas. The NCM expects winds to kick up dust in open and desert regions, and warns residents and visitors to remain cautious in such conditions.
Sea conditions are also rough, today, in general:
Arabian Gulf: The Arabian Gulf is expected to be rough to very rough at times due to active northwesterly winds. You can expect waves reaching up to five feet on-shore, and up to nine feet off-shore.
Sea of Oman: On the eastern coast, the Sea of Oman will experience moderate to rough sea conditions, with waves reaching up to three feet on-shore and up to six feet off-shore.
Here is the complete breakdown of minimum and maximum temperatures across the Emirates today:
Maximum Temp (°C) Minimum Temp (°C)
Dubai 30°C 27°C
Abu Dhabi 29°C 26°C
Al Ain 31°C 22°C
Sharjah 30°C 26°C
Ajman 29°C 27°C
Fujairah 33°C 27°C
Ras Al Khaimah 31°C 25°C
Umm Al Quwain 30°C 24°C
Liwa 30°C 23°C