Lowest temperature of 18.6°C recorded in UAE as autumn arrives

According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecast, the weather on Monday, September 28, is expected to be clear or partly cloudy. Clouds will begin to appear from the east and may become convective in the afternoon.

NCM issued a red alert valid from 3:34 AM to 9:30 AM. The meteorological department warned residents about reduced horizontal visibility, which at some points may drop even lower in coastal and inland areas until 9:00 AM.

During the night and morning of Tuesday, an increase in humidity is expected in some coastal and inland areas with the possibility of fog or haze formation. A light to moderate southeast or northeast wind of 10–20 km/h is expected, occasionally strengthening to 35 km/h.

The sea in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea will be calm. Temperatures in major cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, are forecasted to reach maximums of 40°C, 43°C, and 37°C, respectively, with minimums of 30°C, 28°C, and 27°C.

In the United Arab Emirates, predominantly clear weather with variable cloudiness is forecast for Saturday, September 26. However, rising humidity may lead to the formation of fog or haze in some areas during the night and morning on Sunday.

According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), general conditions will remain comfortable, although visibility may decrease in coastal and inland areas due to the formation of fog or haze.

Previously, on Friday, NCM issued a red-level warning for fog, advising residents to exercise caution when going outdoors. Residents traveling early on the weekend are advised to remain vigilant in areas affected by fog or haze and to follow all safety instructions related to visibility issued by the authorities.

Winds are expected to be light to moderate, blowing from southeast to northeast at speeds of 10 to 20 km/h, occasionally reaching 30 km/h.

The maximum temperature recorded in the country on Friday was 45.8°C in Al Ghweifat (Ad-Dhafra region) at 3:00 PM. On Saturday, the maximum temperature in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah will reach 42°C. The minimum temperature in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be 27°C, and in Sharjah, 26°C.

The sea in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman will remain calm, and no significant changes in marine conditions are expected.