The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather advisory warning of unsettled conditions across parts of the UAE this week, including rainfall, falling temperatures, strong dusty winds and rough seas, particularly affecting northern and eastern regions.
According to the forecast, Tuesday, December 30, will see fair to partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times, with a chance of daytime rainfall over some northern and eastern areas. Temperatures are expected to drop, while northwesterly winds will blow at moderate to fresh speeds and may become strong at times, raising dust and sand and significantly reducing horizontal visibility.
Wind speeds are expected to range between 15 and 30 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 60 km/h. Sea conditions are forecast to be rough to very rough at times in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.
Unsettled weather is expected to continue on Wednesday, December 31, with fair to partly cloudy skies and low clouds forming over islands and some coastal and internal areas. Northwesterly winds will remain moderate to fresh and occasionally strong, causing further blowing dust and sand. Seas will remain rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf and rough to moderate in the Oman Sea.
By Thursday, January 1, conditions are forecast to stabilise slightly. Skies will be fair to partly cloudy, with increasing humidity overnight and into Friday morning across some coastal and internal regions. The NCM has warned of possible fog or mist formation. Winds will be lighter overall, though they may freshen during the day, and sea conditions are expected to ease to moderate to slight.
On Friday, January 2, skies are expected to remain fair to partly cloudy, with a slight rise in temperatures. Humidity will persist overnight, maintaining the chance of early morning fog or mist. Winds will remain light to moderate, freshening at times, while sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf may become gradually rough by nightfall.
Residents are advised to exercise caution during dusty conditions, reduced visibility and rough seas, and to stay updated with official weather alerts.
