Weather in the UAE: Expect dust and sandstorms with a possibility of rain in the eastern region – Latest Updates

The scorching heat is set to hit Abu Dhabi and Dubai as temperatures are expected to soar to 38ºC, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. The day will be fair to partly cloudy at times, with light to moderate winds blowing and freshening at times, causing blowing dust and sand. There is also a chance of some local convective cloud formation associated with rainfall eastward and over some internal and western areas.

Temperatures in the country could reach as high as 42ºC, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai experiencing a peak of 38ºC. However, temperatures could drop to as low as 27ºC in Abu Dhabi, 29ºC in Dubai, and 16ºC in mountainous regions. The night and Wednesday morning will be humid over some internal areas, with humidity levels ranging from 30 to 75 per cent in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Conditions at sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea. The country is bracing itself for unstable weather conditions in the coming days, with temperatures expected to reach up to 39ºC and 38ºC in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. Residents can expect a humid night over some internal and coastal areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation by early morning, especially westward.

As residents prepare for unsettled weather and rainfall on May 2, NCM experts have highlighted May 2-3 as the ‘peak’ of the situation. The days ahead will witness moderate to heavy rainfall over scattered areas, occasionally accompanied by lightning and thunder, with a probability of hail.

With the mercury rising and unstable weather conditions on the horizon, residents are advised to stay hydrated, seek shade, and take necessary precautions to stay safe in the extreme heat. Stay tuned for further updates on the weather forecast as the situation unfolds.