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Gulf Business
3 days ago
- Climate
- Gulf Business
UAE weather: Will it rain in the country this week?
Image credit: Getty Images The National Center of Meteorology has issued its five-day weather forecast, indicating continued summer heat across the UAE with intervals of humidity, occasional clouds, and a chance of light rainfall in some areas. Today: Hot with possible rain clouds An extension of a surface low-pressure system from the East, along with a weak upper air low-pressure system, is influencing the region. The weather today will remain fair to partly cloudy, with a chance of convective cloud development in the eastern and southern areas, which may lead to light rainfall. Temperatures will see a slight increase, and the night and early morning hours on Tuesday will be humid in coastal and internal areas, raising the possibility of mist formation. Read- Winds will remain light to moderate, freshening at times during the day and stirring up blowing dust. The sea will be slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea. Temperature snapshot: Coastal areas: 40–45°C highs, 28–33°C lows Internal areas: 44–49°C highs, 27–32°C lows Mountain areas: 33–39°C highs, 25–29°C lows Looking ahead: Gradual cooling and persistent humidity Tuesday, 22 July: Expect fair to partly cloudy conditions, with clouds possibly forming eastward and southward by the afternoon. Humidity will increase during the night and into Wednesday morning, with mist likely along the coast. Winds will shift from southeasterly to northwesterly, with speeds of 10–25 km/h, reaching 35 km/hr at times. Wednesday, 23 July: The day will remain fair to partly cloudy, with low clouds appearing in the east and a slight drop in temperatures, particularly along the coast and western regions. Nighttime and early Thursday will be humid, with the potential for fog or mist across coastal and internal areas. Winds will vary from southwesterly to northwesterly, occasionally freshening and causing blowing dust, with speeds reaching up to 40 km/hr. Thursday, 24 July: Expect fair to partly cloudy skies with clouds moving in from the east by the afternoon. Humid conditions will continue overnight and into Friday morning, bringing the chance of fog or mist. Winds will be southeasterly, shifting to northwesterly and northeasterly, with speeds of 10–25 km/hr and gusts up to 40 km/hr. Friday, 25 July: The forecast remains fair to partly cloudy, with afternoon cloud development in the east. Humidity will persist overnight and into Saturday morning, with mist likely in western regions. Winds will be southeasterly, turning northwesterly and northeasterly, with speeds similar to the preceding days. Throughout the week, the sea conditions will stay slight in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea, making it safe for marine activities, though caution is advised during periods of freshening winds.
Arab News
11-07-2025
- Science
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia praised at UN for global leadership on dust storm early warnings
NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia's international efforts to combat sand and dust storms were commended this week during a high-level meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The meeting highlighted the Kingdom's $10 million commitment over five years to strengthen early warning systems and support countries vulnerable to dust storm impacts. The initiative, led by Saudi Arabia in cooperation with regional centers affiliated with the World Meteorological Organization, was praised for enhancing forecasting and response capabilities. Jumaan bin Saad Al-Qahtani, deputy CEO of the National Center of Meteorology, emphasized the Kingdom's work through Vision 2030 programs such as the Saudi and Middle East Green Initiatives. He also noted the establishment of the Regional Center for Dust and Sand Storms in Jeddah as a strategic hub for regional coordination, data exchange, and capacity building. Saudi Arabia has hosted major research events, including the First International Conference on Dust and Sand Storms in Riyadh, and plans to hold a second edition in 2026. Its environmental efforts have resulted in planting over 142 million trees and reclaiming more than 436,000 hectares of degraded land. Al-Qahtani reaffirmed the Kingdom's readiness to expand international partnerships to reduce dust sources, protect the environment, and improve resilience against climate change, SPA added.
Khaleej Times
02-07-2025
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE weather tomorrow: Mercury to hit 38°C in Dubai, 37°C in Abu Dhabi
Weather in the UAE will be fair to partly cloudy on Thursday, July 3, with low clouds appear over the eastern coast, the country's National Center of Meteorology has reported. Conditions will be humid by night and Friday morning over some coastal and internal areas, with a probability of mist formation. Highest temperature recorded over the country on Wednesday, July 2, was 47.3°C in Al Qattara (Al Ain) at 1:45pm. The NCM had reported a slight decrease in temperature on Wednesday, and that seems to be continuing to the next day as well. On Thursday, Dubai will see a high of 38°C, while lowest temperature will be 28°C. Abu Dhabi will see a maximum temperature of 37°C and a minimum of 29°C. Temperatures in Sharjah will range between 27°C and 39°C. Light to moderate southeasterly, becoming fresh northwesterly winds westward, causing blowing dust and sand is expected on Thursday. Wind speed will range from 10–25 kmph, reaching 40 kmph. A yellow alert was issued for dust from 11am to 7pm on July 2. The sea will be moderate to rough, especially westward in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in the Oman Sea, the weather department reported.
Khaleej Times
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE weather tomorrow: Fair to partly cloudy day, decrease in temperature expected
A slight decrease in temperature is expected in the UAE on Wednesday, July 2, the country's National Center of Meteorology has reported. The day will be fair to partly cloudy, with low clouds appearing over the east coast. The decrease in temperature will be seen westward and over the coasts. Maximum temperature will be 49°C and minimum 24°C in the internal areas. Temperature in Dubai on Wednesday will range between 30°C and 39°C, while in Abu Dhabi it will be between 29°C and 40°C. In Sharjah, the maximum temperature is expected to be 39°C and minimum 30°C. The highest temperature recorded over the country on Tuesday, July 1, was 49.3°C in Hamim (Al Dhafra region) at 3pm and Mezaira (Al Dhafra region) at 2:30 UAE Local time. Conditions will be humid by Wednesday night and Thursday morning with a probability of fog or mist formation over some coastal and internal areas. Light to moderate southeasterly becoming northwesterly winds and fresh westward, causing blowing dust and sand, will reduce horizontal visibility. The wind speed will be 10–25 kmph, reaching 40 kmph. The sea will be slight to moderate, becoming rough westward in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea.
Khaleej Times
28-06-2025
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
Look: UAE sees first hail of summer as heavy rain hits parts of Al Ain
Brining much needed respite from the heat, UAE witnessed its first hail this summer on Saturday evening, alongwith moderate to heavy rainfall in parts of Al Ain. Heavy showers were witnessed in parts of Al Ain like Khatm Al Shakla and Malaqit, according to the UAE's National Center of Meteorology. Al Nabah, Um Gaffa and Al Dhahir recieved light rainfall on Saturday evening. The Storm Center shared visuals of hail from Al-Shakla canal in Al Ain city. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© Ù�Ù�راÙ�بة اÙ�Ø·Ù�س Ù�اÙ�ذذÙ�ر اÙ�Ù�Ù�اخÙ� اÙ�Ù�ؤسس omar alnauimi (@storm_ae) The NCM also issued orange and yellow alerts in parts of Al Ain, warning residents to be on the lookout if they step outside as hazardous weather conditions were expected. Why do we see hail in summer? According to meteorologists, hail during summer occurs when surface temperatures are warm, but the upper atmosphere is still cold enough to support ice. Hail can occur during summer due to strong updrafts in convective clouds. These strong updrafts, fueled by rising warm air, carry water droplets and ice particles high into the atmosphere, where they freeze and become hailstones. Relief from heat The rain and hail bring some respite from the high temperatures the coountry has been witnessing this summer. Last week, UAE recorded the highest temperature of the summer season so far. A temperature of 49.9°C was recorded in Mezaira (Al Dhafra region) on June 21. Average temperatures have remained over 45°C of late, with last month being the hottest May in over 20 years in the UAE with temperature hitting 51.6°C.
