The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast rain across parts of the UAE on Tuesday and Wednesday, with activity concentrated over islands and northern areas.
“Light to moderate rainfall is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, mainly over the islands and some northern areas,” according to the NCM.
On Wednesday, cloud cover and rainfall are expected to concentrate over the sea and the far northern parts of the country, occurring at intervals.
NCM weather update: Main rainfall wave to hit UAE on Thursday and Friday
From late Saturday night until early Sunday morning, the UAE experienced rainfall of varying intensity. The precipitation began over the waters of the Arabian Gulf and the islands before extending to coastal areas, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Qaiwain, and Ras Al Khaimah.
During daytime hours, rainfall extended to the northern and eastern inland areas. Saqr Port recorded the highest rainfall amount at 12.5 mm.
Based on satellite images and weather radar data, a decrease in cloud cover over the country was observed on Monday. Clouds remained concentrated over the sea, islands, and some northern and eastern areas, leading to a decline in rainfall chances.
The NCM expects the passage of the main rainfall wave on Thursday and Friday. Effects will begin over UAE western regions and gradually move to affect Abu Dhabi during late Thursday night and early Friday morning.
“During Friday daytime, rainfall is expected to extend to include the northern regions, Al Ain, and the eastern areas,” the centre stated.
Cloud amounts will decrease during Friday evening and night.
On Saturday, cloud amounts will decrease over the country, and rainfall chances will weaken. Some low- and mid-level clouds may appear over the far northern parts of the country, which may be accompanied by limited rainfall.
As a result of the atmospheric instability during this period, the formation of some local clouds is possible, especially during daytime hours.
Winds will be southeasterly to northeasterly, becoming northwesterly, moderate to fresh and strong at times, especially with convective clouds, raising dust and sand and leading to reduced horizontal visibility.
Sea conditions will be slight to moderate, becoming rough at times, especially with clouds, in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
