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UAE weather: Dusty conditions at times; high of 40ºC in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
The mercury rose to 48.4°C, the highest in the UAE on June 3, in Al Dhafra Region's Muzaira at 1.30pm and Al Ain's Um Azimul at 2.15pm
- PUBLISHED: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 7:03 PM UPDATED: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 7:24 AM
Weather conditions in the UAE will be dusty at times on Thursday, June 4, as per forecast shared by the country's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). However, skies will be fair in general.
Temperatures nationwide are expected to range between 24ºC and 47ºC, with a high of 40ºC both in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Lowest temperatures in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be 28ºC and 29ºC.
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The mercury rose to 48.4°C, the highest in the UAE on June 3, in Al Dhafra Region Muzaira at 1.30pm and Al Ain's Um Azimul at 2.15pm.
Fresh northwesterly winds are expected to affect parts of the UAE on Thursday, bringing blowing dust and sand that may significantly reduce horizontal visibility. According to forecasts, visibility could drop to less than 2,000 metres at times, particularly over internal areas, between 12:00pm and 7:00pm on June 4, 2026.
Motorists and residents are advised to exercise caution, especially while driving in affected regions, as dusty conditions may lead to reduced road visibility and challenging travel conditions during the afternoon and early evening hours.
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The sea will be moderate to rough, becoming very rough at times by late night in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea.
A veteran meteorologist at the NCM told Khaleej Times that summer in the UAE is expected to be hotter this year compared to previous years, noting that “actual temperatures will still depend on the weather systems affecting the region at any given time".
