UAE Weather Shifts: Rainfall, Strong Winds, Rough Seas Forecasted
Key Takeaways
- Unstable weather across the UAE with rainfall chances.
- Strong winds and rough seas expected across coastal areas.
- Unsettled pattern affects Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and other emirates.
UAE Faces Unstable Weather
The UAE is set to experience a marked shift in weather conditions.
“The UAE is set to see a noticeable shift in weather conditions next week, with forecasts pointing to light rainfall, strong winds and rough sea conditions, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM)”
The NCM forecast partly cloudy to cloudy with chances of light rainfall.
Winds are expected to become moderate to fresh, and at times strong.
The NCM warned of rough to very rough sea conditions.
Rainfall and Sea Warnings
The NCM forecast light rainfall beginning Saturday night.
Authorities issued marine warnings urging caution for fishermen and boat operators.
The combination of clouds, wind, and dust marked a clear departure from recent calm conditions.
Weather System Overview
The UAE had experienced heavy rainfall in successive waves.
“The United Arab Emirates is experiencing an unsettled weather pattern through March 28, characterized by heavy rainfall in successive waves that began in the western regions and on the islands, before gradually extending to coastal areas”
The last wave was expected to bring heavy rain with lightning, thunder, and hail.
Cloudiness was expected to gradually decrease through the night.
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