UAE weather: Rains expected in some areas; temperatures to drop significantly

Residents and mariners are advised to exercise caution due to strong winds and challenging sea conditions

Published: Tue 31 Dec 2024, 6:51 PM

Updated: Wed 1 Jan 2025, 7:21 AM

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On the first day of 2025, UAE residents will experience partly cloudy to cloudy weather, particularly over northern and coastal areas, with a chance of light rainfall. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly.

Winds will be moderate to fresh, becoming strong at times, especially over the sea. This may blow dust inland and reduce visibility in some areas.

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The Arabian Gulf will experience rough to very rough sea conditions, while the Oman Sea will be slight to moderate during the day and become rough by late night.

The National Centre of Meteorology has issued an alert for fresh northwesterly winds, occasionally strong, reaching speeds of up to 50 km/h. The sea is expected to be rough to very rough at times, with wave heights reaching up to 9 feet in the Arabian Gulf. This alert is in effect from 8am on Wednesday until 8am on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Residents and mariners are advised to exercise caution due to strong winds and challenging sea conditions.

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