UAE weather: Temperatures to reach high of 47°C in Dubai; chance of rain

As the weekend kicks off in the UAE, residents can expect fair to partly cloudy skies on Saturday, August 2, as per the daily weather forecast issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

However, there will be a chance of some convective cloud formation eastward and southward, associated with rainfall in some parts of the country.

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Temperatures will reach a high of 45°C and 47°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. On Friday, the mercury rose to a sweltering record of 51.8°C in Al Ain's Sweihan as peak summer heat intensified. Residents are urged to avoid direct sunlight and drink a lot of water as the hottest phase of summer is expected to end on August 10.

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Conditions will turn humid by night and Sunday morning over some western coastal and internal areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation.

Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds are expected, freshening at times during daytime, causing blowing dust, with a speed of 10 to 25kmph, reaching 40kmph.

The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea.

Written by

Khaleej Times Staff