UAE: Partly cloudy weather expected, with scattered clouds likely in eastern areas
Humidity levels will increase overnight and into Saturday morning, particularly in some coastal areas, leading to a muggy start to the day in those regions
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast partly cloudy weather across the UAE on Friday, with a possibility of scattered clouds forming over eastern areas in the afternoon.
Temperatures will rise gradually, contributing to humid conditions. Humidity levels will increase overnight and into Saturday morning, particularly in some coastal areas, leading to a muggy start to the day in those regions.
Winds will be light to moderate, occasionally becoming fresh at times, contributing to slightly breezy conditions in open areas, blowing at 10 to 20 km/h, occasionally reaching up to 35 km/h.
Both the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman will experience slight sea conditions, making it generally safe for marine activities.
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