The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted a partly cloudy to cloudy day across the UAE today, with occasional dust storms and a chance of light rainfall over western regions and islands.
Temperatures will drop significantly, with strong winds reaching up to 45kph, potentially kicking up dust and reducing visibility. Temperature is expected to reach highs of 26°C to 37°C and can go as low as 7°C to 12°C in internal areas and 12°C to 16°C in coastal and island areas. It is expected to reach highs of 29°C in Dubai and 28°C in Abu Dhabi, while the lows will be 23°C and 22°C, respectively.
See the weekly weather forecast by NCM below.
Tuesday, 25 March
Partly cloudy and dusty, with strong winds up to 50kph causing sandstorms. Humid at night and early morning, with a chance of mist inland. Temperature is expected to reach lows of 21°C in Dubai and 20°C in Abu Dhabi and highs of 27°C in Dubai and 26°C in Abu Dhabi.
Wednesday, 26 March
Mostly sunny days expected. However, partly cloudy conditions are expected at times, with fog or mist possible overnight in some areas. Light to moderate winds, up to 40kph expected. Temperature may reach as high as 27°C in Dubai and 26°C in Abu Dhabi and can go down to 21°C in Dubai and 21°C in Abu Dhabi.
Thursday, 27 March
Mostly sunny, with a slight increase in temperatures with highs of 29°C to 30°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and lows of 18°C to 19°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, respectively. Fog or mist formation overnight in coastal and internal areas. Moderate winds, up to 35kph expected.
Friday, 28 March
Fair weather with clouds forming eastward during the day. Fog/mist possible in coastal and inland areas overnight. Light to moderate winds, up to 35kph. Temperature expected to reach highs of 30°C in Dubai and 29°C in Abu Dhabi, with lows of 20°C in Dubai and 19°C in Abu Dhabi.