If you’re planning to head outdoors over the next few days and over the weekend, prepare for dusty skies, high humidity, and occasional rainfall in some areas. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, blowing dust and sand may reduce horizontal visibility in some areas, especially during the day. The nights are predicted to be humid, with fog and mist likely in coastal and internal regions.
Here’s what to expect this week:
Thursday
Light to moderate wind will cause blowing dust and sand. High humidity levels can be expected at night.
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Dubai: Daytime high of 38°C, dropping to 31°C overnight. Humidity to reach up to 90%.
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Abu Dhabi: High of 37°C during the day, with a low of 30°C at night. Humidity predicted to rise to 85% at night.
Friday
Temperatures will increase slightly. Moderate winds predicted with blowing dust.
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Dubai: Day time high of 39°C, and a low of 31°C in late hours. Humidity around 85% late at night and early morning.
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Abu Dhabi: High of 38°C during the day, with a low of 30°C during night. Humidity to go up to 85%.
Saturday
Slight decrease in temperature predicted. Moderate to strong winds are also predicted, causing blowing dust and sand which will reduce horizontal visibility. Probability of light rainfall in eastern areas such as Fujairah and Al Ain.
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Dubai: Highs of 38°C by day, and lows of 31°C at night, with a 85% humidity peak overnight.
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Abu Dhabi: Daytime high of 37°C, and low of 30°C at night, with humidity reaching up to 80%.
Sunday
Fresh winds to cause blowing dust and sand during daytime, reducing horizontal visibility over the land. Probability of light rainfall eastward in areas around Al Ain and Fujairah.
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Dubai: Highs of 38°C during the day, and night-time lows of 31°C, with 75% humidity.
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Abu Dhabi: Day time high of 37°C, dipping to 30°C at night, with humidity peaking at 75%.