UAE weather: Why it will feel like 56°C in Dubai today

The day started on a foggy/misty note in most parts of UAE.

Most part of UAE were covered with mist and fog during the early hours today. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) shared an update about mist over Al Hamra and fog patches over Tareef- Al Ruwais road.
If you are driving to work, be cautious as visibility on the roads could be compromised. The NCMS has issued a warning of the same. The temperature currently is 35°C and will hover around 49 to 50°C during the day in UAE but it could feel like 56°C. So, cover yourself before stepping out. 

Source: worldweatheronline.com
For the day's weather forecast, the NCMS says the day will continue to be 'hot to very hot in general' and partly cloudy at times.
The amount of clouds will increase over the eastern and some southern areas by afternoon, with a chance of convective clouds and rainfall. Residents should brace themselves for blowing dust/sand as moderate winds could blow during the daytime.

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- UAE WEATHER (@NCMS_media) August 2, 2017

The relative humidity is most likely to increase during the night and early morning tomorrow over coastal areas.