UAE weather: Yellow alert issued for rough sea, wind

Humidity is expected to hit 80 per cent in the coastal areas and islands

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Published: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 7:22 AM

A yellow alert has been issued for rough sea and fresh winds reaching up to 40kmph, blowing in a northwesterly direction. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, the sea is rough in the Arabian Gulf with wave height reaching 7 feet at times, offshore.

The yellow alert was issued yesterday, from 7am, and has been extended till 7pm today. A yellow alert means one must be on the lookout if participating in outdoor activities.


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Here is a screenshot of the areas where the alert has been issued:

Photo: National Centre of Meteorology website
Photo: National Centre of Meteorology website

Today, the weather will be fair to partly cloudy at times. Clouds will appear over the mountains by afternoon. The winds will freshen at times, causing dust to blow. The sea will be slight in Oman Sea.

Temperatures will range between 31℃ and 41℃ in Abu Dhabi and between 31℃ and 40℃ in Dubai. Humidity can go as low as 10 per cent in the internal regions and mountains, and is expected to hit 80 per cent in the coastal areas and islands.

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