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UAE weather: Yellow alert issued for rain; thunderstorm to hit some parts of the country
Most residents can expect a fair to partly cloudy day
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a yellow warning for rain on Monday, June 24.
Besides the convective clouds associated with rainfall, the weather department also cautioned against dust brought about by winds that are expected to blow in the country until 7pm today.
In a social media post, Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to drive safely, urging them to reduce speed and follow safety traffic guidelines.
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Earlier in the day, the weather department mentioned that there was a probability of rainfall in the eastern areas by the afternoon brought about by convective clouds, with majority of the country experiencing a fair to partly cloudy day.
According to the weather site Windy, the northern part of the country is expected to experience thunderstorms in the afternoon. Residents and travellers in this area should prepare for potentially severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds. It is advisable to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts from official sources and take necessary precautions.
Screengrab from Windy website
On Sunday, heavy rains lashed Khatm Al Shiklah in Al Ain, accompanied by hail, following the yellow alert for rain issued by NCM.
Moderate to heavy rain was also seen over new Khor Fakkan road, which is en route to Al Dhaid. Light to moderate rain was also observed in Maleha, Sharjah, according to posts on X.
Earlier in the day, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a warning to motorists regarding poor visibility caused by fog formation on Monday morning, June 24.
The weather department sent out a red alert, notifying residents of a deterioration in horizontal visibility, which may drop even further at times until 8.30 in the morning.
The met had also issued red alert for heavy fog on Saturday and Sunday, and the foggy conditions are expected to continue until today, Monday.
In a post on X, Abu Dhabi Police called on motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility during the fog. Drivers were urged to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.
While it may rain in some areas today, the weather will still be hot as temperatures are expected to reach 49ºC in the internal areas.
Meanwhile, mercury will reach up to 48ºC and 47ºC in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively.
On Friday, June 21, the UAE has recorded the highest temperature of the summer season so far. At 3:15pm on Friday, a temperature of 49.9 °C was recorded in Mezaira (Al Dhafra region), the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said in a post on X.
Light to moderate winds, freshening at times are expected to blow in the country during daytime today.
The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.
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