By Staff Reporter
Residents across the UAE can expect fair to partly cloudy skies on Monday, with conditions gradually turning cloudier by night, especially over western regions and offshore islands, according to the National Centre of Meteorology.
Winds will be light to moderate but may occasionally freshen, reaching speeds of 10 to 25 km/h and up to 40 km/h at times, potentially causing blowing dust in some areas. Sea conditions are forecast to be moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf, while remaining slight to moderate in the Sea of Oman.
Temperatures are expected to range between 23°C and 28°C in coastal areas, rising to around 30°C inland, while mountainous regions could see cooler conditions between 9°C and 18°C.
From Tuesday through Wednesday, weather conditions are set to become more unstable, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and a chance of light to moderate rainfall across scattered areas. A slight drop in temperatures is also expected, particularly in western parts of the country. Winds may intensify during this period, reaching up to 40 to 45 km/h, and sea conditions could become rough at times.
By Thursday and Friday, conditions are expected to gradually improve, returning to fair to partly cloudy skies. However, humidity levels will increase overnight and in the early morning, raising the likelihood of fog or mist in some coastal and inland areas.
According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, the current weather pattern is linked to the seasonal “Sarayat” period, a transitional spring phase in the Gulf known for sudden weather changes, cloud build-up, and occasional thunderstorms. He noted that the recent weather system between March 21 and 28 ranks among the heaviest rainfall events recorded in the UAE in nearly 80 years.
Source: Gulf News
