Temperature drop to 20°C expected in UAE, possible precipitation in some areas

Residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can expect increased precipitation on Tuesday, October 20th. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), convective clouds will begin to form over the eastern regions and spread to some inland and western parts of the country by evening.

Despite the possibility of rain, air temperatures will remain high, reaching up to 41°C in some areas. In Dubai, the maximum temperature is forecast to be 38°C, and in Abu Dhabi—up to 37°C.

The meteorological department has warned that at night and in the morning on Wednesday, it will be humid in several coastal and inland areas, with a possibility of fog or haze formation.

Winds are expected to be light to moderate, changing direction from southeast to northwest. With cloud development, they may strengthen to fresh or strong, reaching speeds from 10 to 25 km/h, and in some cases—up to 50 km/h, which could potentially cause dust lifting.

The sea in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea is expected to maintain small waves.

According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), the weather forecast for the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, October 14, is expected to range from good to partly cloudy. In the afternoon, there is a possibility of convective clouds forming and precipitation falling in some areas.

Clouds may appear over the eastern and western parts of the country, which could potentially lead to rain in certain locations. Residents may also expect humid conditions during the night and morning on Thursday in some coastal and inland areas, increasing the likelihood of fog or haze formation.

Winds are expected to be light to moderate, blowing from southeast to northeast at speeds of 10 to 25 km/h, and may occasionally intensify up to 40 km/h as cloud cover develops. These winds are also capable of raising dust in some zones. The sea in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea is expected to remain calm.

The highest temperatures in Dubai and Sharjah will reach 38°C, while Abu Dhabi is expected to see 39°C. On Wednesday, the minimum temperature will drop to 27°C in Sharjah, 29°C in Dubai, and 30°C in Abu Dhabi.

NCM warned about the possibility of periodic heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across the UAE this week. The meteorological department noted that the intensity of precipitation may vary, and some areas might face thunderstorms and stronger winds as clouds develop.