National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued its latest weather forecast, according to which areas across the UAE can expect cloudy skies, rainfall, and a drop in temperatures today, with active winds and humid conditions expected overnight. Today morning, parts of Dubai, including Expo, Abu Dhabi and northern parts of Hamim, Tarif, Habshan, Liwa, Madinat Zayed and Al Dhafra have already seen light rains.
Some areas will see partly to fully cloudy conditions, with chances of rainfall across the UAE. You can also expect a cooler day ahead, with highs of 28°C to 32°C in coastal and island regions and lows of 14°C to 18°C in some areas, according to NCM. Dubai and Abu Dhabi will see temperature going up to 27°C with lows of 21°C, while areas such as Al Wathba see lows of 15°C and highs of 35°C.
Humidity levels may rise at night and early Tuesday morning, with a chance of mist formation in coastal areas. Humidity may rise up to 85% to 90% in Abu Dhabi and areas including Abu Al Abyad, Al Ruwais, Sila and Dalma, while Dubai may see humidity rising up to 70%.
Here is the weather forecast for the rest of the week:
Tuesday, 18 March : Partly cloudy conditions expected in Eastern areas including Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, while mostly sunny weather in other parts of the UAE. Temperature can reach highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C.
Wednesday, 19 March : Cloudy conditions eastward and sunny weather in most parts of UAE. Slight increase in temperature expected. Temperature can reach up to 31°C to 35°C, while lowest temperature is expected to be between 17°C to 19°C.
Thursday, 20 March: Fair to partly cloudy at times, while mostly sunny weather expected. Temperature can range between lows of 17°C and highs of 35°C, on average.
Friday, 21 March: Fair to partly cloudy becoming cloudy by night and Saturday morning. Temperature can reach highs of 36°C and lows of 18°C.