National Centre of Meteorology weather update states that rain is expected in Dubai on Thursday morning, accompanied by decreased visibility due to dust and sand carried by strong winds. The centre predicts partly cloudy conditions with a chance of rain throughout the day. North-westerly winds at speeds up to 40kph will contribute to dusty conditions, impacting visibility for drivers. The Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea are expected to experience rough conditions.
According to global forecaster Windy, rain is forecasted from 2 am in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, with conditions settling by 11 am before moving on to Hatta and Al Ain. The unsettled weather is expected to subside by 4 pm. This will mark the first rainfall in Dubai for the year 2024, following a brief foggy spell before New Year’s celebrations. Some rain has already occurred in Sharjah since the beginning of the year.
In comparison to the New Year storm that happened two years ago, where a year’s worth of rain fell in three days, the current conditions are less severe. The previous storm led to issues such as downed ceilings and blocked drains, resulting in numerous repair calls. Furthermore, the National Centre of Meteorology forecasts cloudy conditions over coastal areas on Friday.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-20s, with highs of 25°C and 26°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and lows of 18°C and 21°C, respectively. Friday night is expected to be humid, with mist forming over internal areas by Saturday morning. North-easterly winds reaching up to 40kph are anticipated. Saturday night and Sunday morning are forecasted to be fairly cloudy, with highs of 26°C in Abu Dhabi and 27°C in Dubai, accompanied by evening temperatures dipping to 16°C and 18°C, respectively.
