Residents across the UAE should prepare for a hot and dusty week ahead, with forecasters warning of rising temperature, blowing dust causing poor visibility at times, and rising humidity levels overnight.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), parts of the country including Fujairah, Al Ain, and some southern areas may see light rain on Monday and Tuesday. NCM also predicts a slight decrease in temperature on Wednesday.
Here's the forecast for the week:
Monday
Slight increase in temperature predicted, along with humid nights and mornings potentially causing mist formation. Light to moderate wind to cause dusty conditions during the day. Chances of light rainfall predicted towards Eastern and Southern areas such as Al Ain and Fujairah.
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Dubai: Temperature high of 45°C predicted during the day, with a low of 34°C in the late hours. Expect 70% humidity overnight.
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Abu Dhabi: Temperature reaches a high of 46°C during the day, cooling to 33°C at night. Humidity will go up to 80%.
Tuesday
Mist formation predicted during early morning and late night near coastal areas. Freshening winds to cause blowing dust during the day time. Light rainfall predicted again in Eastern and Southern areas.
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Dubai: High of 43°C during the day, dropping to 34°C during late hours. Humidity will climb to 75% overnight and early mornings.
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Abu Dhabi: Daytime high of 44°C is predicted, with a night-time low of 33°C. Humidity to reach 80% overnight.
Wednesday
Slight decrease in temperature predicted, but humidity levels will remain high. Freshening winds to cause blowing dust during the day time.
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Dubai: High of 41°C during the day, dropping to 35°C after sunset. Humidity will climb to 70% overnight and early mornings.
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Abu Dhabi: Daytime high of 42°C is predicted, with a night-time low of 32°C. Humidity to reach 85% overnight.
Thursday
Mist formation predicted during early morning and late night. Light to moderate winds predicted to cause blowing dust during the day time. High humidity levels are also predicted.
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Dubai: High of 41°C during the day, dropping to 32°C after sunset. Humidity will climb to 85% overnight and early mornings.
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Abu Dhabi: Daytime high of 43°C is predicted, with a night-time low of 31°C. Humidity to reach 90% overnight.
Friday
Mist formation predicted during early morning and late night, along with freshening winds causing blowing dust during the day time.
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Dubai: High of 42°C during the day, dropping to 33°C during late hours. Humidity will climb to 80% overnight and early mornings.
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Abu Dhabi: Daytime high of 44°C is predicted, with a night-time low of 30°C. Humidity to reach 85% overnight.