According to the National Centre of Meteorology, the UAE will witness reduced horizontal visibility this week, due to the fresh north-westerly winds sweeping across the region, causing blowing and suspended dust and sand.
While the temperature is predicted to dip slightly in the coming days, dusty conditions are forecast to persist across much of the country this week.
Here’s what you can expect in the coming days:
Monday
Light to moderate winds will cause blowing dust during the day time. Humid by late night and early morning next day, with a probability of mist formation.
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Dubai: A daytime high of 40°C and a low of 28°C by night. Overnight humidity predicted to reach 85%.
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Abu Dhabi: High of 41°C by day, reaching lows of 27°C by night. Humidity will reach 80% overnight.
Tuesday
Light to moderate winds during the daytime predicted, with blowing and suspended dust and sand during the day reducing horizontal visibility.
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Dubai: Temperature highs predicted to be 40°C by day and reach lows of 27°C by night. Humidity climbs to 80% during late hours.
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Abu Dhabi: Slightly cooler with a high of 39°C during the day and a low of 29°C by night. Humidity predicted to rise to 75% overnight.
Wednesday
Light to moderate winds expected, along with dusty and cloudy conditions during the day time which will reduce horizontal visibility.
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Dubai: Temperature high of 38°C predicted during the day, with a low of 27°C in the late hours. Expect 70% humidity overnight.
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Abu Dhabi: Reaches a high of 38°C during the day, cooling to 31°C at night. Humidity will go up to 55%.
Thursday
Light to moderate freshening winds will cause blowing dust during the day time.
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Dubai: High of 39°C during the day, dropping to 27°C after sunset. Humidity will climb to 80% overnight and early mornings.
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Abu Dhabi: Daytime high of 37°C is predicted, with a night-time low of 29°C. Humidity to reach 60% overnight.
Friday
Chances of fog or mist formation along coastal and internal areas predicted.
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Dubai: Cooler day with highs of 41°C, with a nighttime low of 23°C. Expect 90% humidity during late hours.
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Abu Dhabi: High of 43°C during the day, dipping to 24°C at night. Humidity to be at 90% at night.