The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has announced the prediction of rainfall accompanied by anticipated thunderstorms and lightning across portions of the UAE from Wednesday to Saturday.
The forecast attributes this weather to low pressure in the upper air originating from the Red Sea and a westerly jet stream. The NCM advises readiness for wet weather starting Wednesday, with rain projected for northern, eastern, and coastal areas, diminishing by Friday.
Windy.com Aligns with NCM, Anticipating Wet Weather in Dubai
The website windy.com concurs with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), forecasting rain in Dubai on Friday and Saturday, with temperatures ranging from 23°C to a peak of 27°C. Dubai is expected to experience its coolest temperature of 22°C, preceding the arrival of rain and thunderstorms. The highest temperature in the emirate this week is forecasted to reach 34°C on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Abu Dhabi, the capital, is not anticipated to experience rainfall this week. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) projects the highest temperature to reach 34°C on Tuesday, with a low of 23°C expected on Wednesday and Friday. On Friday, Ras Al Khaimah is expected to witness showers. Temperatures are expected to peak at 30°C on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the lowest temperature anticipated at 22°C on Saturday.
Fujairah is forecasted to experience rain throughout Friday and Saturday. Temperatures are expected to reach 30°C on Tuesday and Friday, with a low of 22°C on Friday. Sharjah is expected to witness rain from the early hours of Friday, with temperatures peaking at 31°C on Thursday and dropping to 21°C on Tuesday.
Ajman will experience rain on Friday, with temperatures at their highest and lowest on Wednesday, peaking at 31°C in the evening and dropping to 21°C in the early hours of the morning. On Friday, Umm Al Quwain is also predicted to witness rain, with temperatures peaking this week on Thursday at 32°C and dropping to their lowest, 21°C, in the early hours of Tuesday and Wednesday.
Recently, weather warnings were issued as heavy rain affected various areas of the UAE, including Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai, and Fujairah.