UAE weather: Light rains hit some parts of country; temperatures to rise

Residents are warned of poor visibility in some areas until 7pm today

Published: Fri 9 Aug 2024, 7:24 AM

Updated: Fri 9 Aug 2024, 12:46 PM

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Screengrab: Storm Centre video

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) on Friday, August 9, issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and rains brought about by the cumulonimbus clouds until 8pm today.

The weather department also issued a yellow alert for dust. The met had forecast that while most parts of the UAE can expect a fair to partly cloudy day today, the day could get dusty at times.

NCM cautioned against a decline in horizontal visibility, which may drop to less than 3000m at times from until 7pm today.

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Photo: X/ NCM

In a post on X, Abu Dhabi Police called on motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility due to the dusty conditions. Motorists are also urged not to use their phone while driving, for their safety and others.

Photo: X/ NCM

Earlier this morning, light rains and heavy drizzles hit some parts of the UAE. Videos posted by Storm Centre show heavy drizzles and light rains in the country's eastern coast.

According to NCM, there's a chance of rainfall over some eastern and southern areas due to the formation of convective clouds which may bring about rain.

Watch the videos below, as shared by Storm Centre:

Temperatures are expected to rise today, with temperatures reaching up to 48℃ in the internal areas. Mercury will reach up to 46℃ and 44℃ in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively, but it can go as low as 21℃ in the mountains. Humidity can go as low as 15 per cent in the mountains, and is expected to hit 85 per cent in the coastal areas and islands.

Light to moderate winds, freshening at times, are expected to blow in the country causing dust and sand.

The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.

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