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UAE weather: Maximum temperature 48°C today; dust, fog alerts issued
Temperatures in Dubai will range from 34°C to 44°C, while that of Abu Dhabi will remain between 33°C and 47°C
- PUBLISHED: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 7:33 AM UPDATED: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 12:35 PM
UAE weather on Friday, August 15 will be dusty and partly cloudy at times. The National Center of Meteorology of the country sent out an alert, asking residents to be aware of dusty conditions between 8am and 5pm.
In an update, the NCM warned of blowing dust and reduction in horizontal visibility to less than 2000m over Ras Al Khaimah international Airport. They also turned the yellow alert into orange in some parts.
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In the afternoon, it issued an updated dust alert to warn against dust in some parts of the country until 5pm. Take a look at the following map:
The met department also said there is a probability of some convective cloud Eastward by afternoon, and becoming cloudy by night over Eastern and Southern areas, with an increase in temperatures.
Extreme temperatures continue in the country, with the mercury rising to 48°C in internal areas. Temperatures in Dubai will range from 34°C to 44°C, while that of Abu Dhabi will remain between 33°C and 47°C. Sharjah will see a high of 45°C and a low of 33°C.
The highest temperature recorded over the country on Thursday was 48.5°C in Al Jazeera B.G (Al Dhafra Region) at 3:30pm.
The NCM also warned of foggy conditions ion Friday morning, urging residents to exercise caution while stepping out.
There will be light to moderate winds, freshening at times, causing blowing dust and sand, reducing horizontal visibility especially Eastward and Northward.
The sea will be moderate and might become rough at times in the offshore of the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in Oman Sea.
