Scorching temperatures in UAE today with a high of 49.9 degrees Celsius, forecasting precipitation tomorrow.
After a scorching summer peak, the UAE is expected to see some relief in the coming days, with temperatures dipping slightly and chances of light rainfall in parts of the country.
On Sunday, August 4, temperatures are predicted to remain high but cooler than the recent record of 51.8°C seen in Sweihan, Al Ain on August 1. Dubai's maximum temperature will be 43°C, while Abu Dhabi will reach 45°C. In Sharjah, temperatures will range from 32°C to 45°C.
The skies on Sunday will remain fair to partly cloudy, with a probability of some convective cloud formation eastward and southward by afternoon, which may be associated with rainfall. Humidity remains high, especially at night, reaching up to 90% along coastal areas.
Winds will be light to moderate, occasionally freshening to 40 km/h, causing dust and sand to blow, reducing visibility in some regions. Fog or mist formation is predicted over some western areas.
The UAE's National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has also issued a yellow alert for rain in parts of Al Ain on Saturday, and they expect rainfall over the next few days.
Sea conditions are slight to moderate in both the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea. However, caution is advised when outdoors, especially during dust events and rainfall along with wet roads.
The weather in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah is expected to remain similar on Monday, with light rain in some areas and fair to partly cloudy skies.
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The weather in August is influenced by seasonal land and sea breeze cycles, with southeasterly winds prevailing overnight and northerly during the day, accompanied by occasional dust-laden winds. Rainfall remains light, averaging around 5.3 mm for the month, with convective clouds and rain possible particularly in eastern and southern parts on and after Saturday, August 2.
On August 3 and 4, there are repeated forecasts of rain showers in eastern and southern areas, alongside dust and humidity spikes overnight and early morning fog or mist in western areas. Despite slightly cooler temperatures than record highs, conditions remain extremely hot by general standards.
[1] National Center of Meteorology (NCM), UAE. (2023). August Weather Forecast. Retrieved from NCM website
[2] The National, UAE. (2023). UAE Weather Forecast: Temperatures to drop slightly this week. Retrieved from The National website
[3] Gulf News, UAE. (2023). UAE Weather Forecast: Slight relief from peak summer heat expected. Retrieved from Gulf News website
[4] Khaleej Times, UAE. (2023). UAE Weather Forecast: Yellow alert issued for rain in parts of Al Ain. Retrieved from Khaleej Times website
- Amid the relief from peak summer heat, business owners in the entertainment industry in the UAE might witness a surge in footfall as temperatures dip slightly and chances of light rainfall provide a welcome respite.
- The weather trends in the UAE call for news outlets to focus on weather-forecasting, as the National Center of Meteorology issues yellow alerts for rain and predicts potential rainfall over the next few days.
- The sports community in the UAE might be impacted by the weather conditions, as fair to partly cloudy skies and the possibility of lightning could cause disruptions to outdoor sports and activities this week.
