The UAE is set for a hot and dusty week ahead, with temperatures expected to peak at 47°C in Dubai and 45°C in Abu Dhabi, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
Rainfall is forecast in parts of the eastern region, particularly Al Ain and Fujairah. Dusty conditions are also expected to continue this week.
Here is a breakdown of NCM's forecast for the week:
Monday:
Fair to partly cloudy conditions are predicted, with afternoon rainfall in Al Ain and Fujairah. Freshening winds to cause blowing dust and sand during the day.
-
Dubai: High of 42°C during the day, low of 34°C during late hours. Humidity up to 60% overnight.
-
Abu Dhabi: Day time high of 44°C, low of 35°C at late hours. Humidity up to 45% overnight.
Tuesday:
Blowing dust predicted during daytime due to moderate winds, along with chances of rainfall in Al Ain during afternoon.
-
Dubai: Temperature to reach a high of 44°C during the day, and a low of 34°C at night. Humidity to reach 65% overnight and early mornings.
-
Abu Dhabi: Daytime high of 45°C predicted, with a low of 34°C during late hours. Humidity to go up to 65% overnight.
Wednesday:
Cloudy conditions predicted along with freshening winds.
-
Dubai: Temperature to reach up to 44°C during the day, and a low of 34°C at night. Humidity to reach 65% during late hours.
-
Abu Dhabi: Daytime high of 45°C predicted, with a low of 34°C during late hours. Humidity to go up to 65% overnight.
Thursday:
Humid by night and early morning. Cloudy conditions are also expected.
-
Dubai: Daytime high of 44°C predicted, and a low of 34°C at night. Humidity to reach 65%.
-
Abu Dhabi: Highs of 45°C predicted during the day, with a low of 34°C during late hours. Humidity to go up to 65% overnight.
Friday:
Freshening winds to cause blowing dust during the day. Temperature to rise further.
-
Dubai: Daytime high of 47°C predicted, and a low of 32°C at night. Humidity to reach 65%.
-
Abu Dhabi: Highs of 45°C predicted during the day, with a low of 34°C during late hours. Humidity to reach 65% overnight.