Residents in the UAE can anticipate a fair to partly cloudy Monday. Low clouds will form along the east coast by morning, and convective clouds are expected to bring rain to the eastern areas by the afternoon.
According to Windy, thunderstorms are likely in the northern regions this afternoon. Residents and travelers should prepare for severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds. Staying updated with official weather forecasts and taking necessary precautions is advised.
On Sunday, heavy rains and hailstorms hit Khatm Al Shiklah in Al Ain. This followed a yellow alert from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Moderate to heavy rain was also seen on the new Khor Fakkan road towards Al Dhaid. Light to moderate rain fell in Maleha, Sharjah, as reported on social media.
Fog Alerts and High Temperatures
Earlier on Monday, the NCM warned motorists of poor visibility due to fog. A red alert highlighted a significant reduction in horizontal visibility, which could drop further until 8:30 am. The NCM had also issued red alerts for heavy fog on Saturday and Sunday. Foggy conditions are expected to continue through Monday. Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to drive cautiously and follow variable speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.
Despite the possibility of rain, temperatures are expected to soar. Inland regions may reach up to 49ºC. Abu Dhabi and Dubai will experience highs of 48ºC and 47ºC, respectively.
On Friday, June 21, the UAE recorded the highest temperature of the summer so far. Mezaira in the Al Dhafra region hit 49.9ºC at 3:15 pm, according to the NCM.
Today, light to moderate winds, occasionally freshening, are expected throughout the country. The sea conditions will be slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.
