10-foot-high waves may hit UAE shores

Winds with speeds up to 55kmph have been forecast.

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By Web Report

Published: Tue 19 Feb 2019, 2:50 PM

Last updated: Wed 20 Feb 2019, 12:01 AM

The UAE weather department on Tuesday warned of high waves, and urged residents to avoid venturing out into the sea unless absolutely necessary.

In its weather bulletin, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecast heavy winds and rough sea.

"Fresh to strong northwesterly winds with a speed of 55kmph and rough to very rough sea in the Arabian Gulf with waves up to 6-10 feet high," the NCM said.

The weather situation is forecast to last from 2pm on Tuesday until 2pm on Wednesday.

Web Report

Published: Tue 19 Feb 2019, 2:50 PM

Last updated: Wed 20 Feb 2019, 12:01 AM

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