UAE weather forecast: Temperatures near 50°C as humidity rises in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, with rain, fog and dust forecast

Dubai: Humidity is on the rise, so expect the weather to feel hotter than it actually is, in the daytime today, along with building fog and mist overnight.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather today, with convective cloud formation eastward and southward by afternoon, extending to some internal areas. Regions like Fujairah, Nahil, Al Ain and Liwa may see scattered rainfall today. Some internal areas may also see hail, according to the NCM.

Higher humidity, warmer weather

You can expect the relative humidity (RH) to increase by night, and into Thursday morning over some western coastal areas, with the probability of mist formation. While the RH is expected to peak at 85% in internal and mountainous regions, it is increasing to 90% in coastal regions. Drive carefully in such conditions, as horizontal visibility may drop sharply.

According to the NCM, the Comfort Index is higher by five degrees today – so add five degrees to the temperatures listed below, and that’s what the weather actually ‘feels like’, as opposed to its thermometer reading.

Temperatures are in the mid- to high-40s across most major cities in the UAE.

Coastal and island regions are set to experience highs between 38°C and 44°C, while internal regions will be warmer, at 45°C to 50°C.

Abu Dhabi will see a peak of 47°C today, while Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah will see highs of at 44°C. Dubai and Ajman will reach a maximum of 43°C. Fujairah will remain relatively cooler at 36°C.

Blowing dust and calm seas

The NCM forecasts light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds, which will turn from fresh to strong at times, with blowing dust and sand. The authorities advise limiting exposure in such conditions and staying away from open, exposed areas, where gusts are likely to stir up dust.

Sea conditions remain slight today in both the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Gulf, according to the NCM, which means you can expect gentle waves reaching heights of two feet on-shore and three feet off-shore.

Here is the complete breakdown of minimum and maximum temperatures across the Emirates today:

Maximum Temp (°C) Minimum Temp (°C)

Dubai 43°C 32°C

Abu Dhabi 47°C 31°C

Al Ain 46°C 33°C

Sharjah 44°C 32°C

Ajman 43°C 34°C

Fujairah 36°C 31°C

Ras Al Khaimah 44°C 30°C

Umm Al Quwain 45°C 32°C

Liwa 48°C 30°C