A rainy day in Dubai. ARCHIVE

Unstable weather conditions are set to sweep across the UAE in the coming days, driven by a combination of surface and upper air low-pressure systems, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The weather fluctuations will include rain, gusty winds, and fluctuating temperatures, affecting both land and sea. The NCM explained that a surface low-pressure system extending from the Southeast will interact with an upper air low-pressure system accompanied by a cold air mass and strong upper-air winds from the West. This convergence is expected to result in varying levels of cloud activity, with convective clouds forming at intervals across parts of the country. Rainfall is anticipated over some coastal areas, islands, and the northern and eastern regions, with cloudy to partly cloudy skies prevailing in many areas. Winds will begin as light to moderate southeasterlies before shifting to northeasterly and northwesterly directions. These winds may strengthen at times, leading to blowing dust and reduced visibility in certain land areas. Maritime conditions are also expected to be affected. The Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea could experience moderate to rough seas, particularly in areas with active cloud cover. The NCM advises residents to stay updated on weather forecasts and exercise caution during periods of rain or strong winds. Drivers are urged to maintain safe distances on roads, while boaters and coastal visitors should avoid venturing into rough seas.

5-day UAE weather forecast: December 23-27, 2024

Monday, December 23 Fair to partly cloudy skies. Low clouds over northern and coastal areas, with a chance of rainfall. Humid by night and early morning with possible mist in internal areas. Light to moderate winds, freshening at sea. Sea state: Rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf; slight in the Oman Sea. Tuesday, December 24 Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, especially over northern and coastal regions, with a chance of rain. Humid conditions by night and early morning in some areas. Winds: Light to moderate northwesterly to northeasterly, freshening at times (10–25 km/h, reaching 35 km/h). Sea state: Moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf; slight in the Oman Sea. Wednesday, December 25 Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with rainfall expected in eastern, northern, and coastal areas. Humid by night and early morning. Winds: Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly, freshening at times (15–25 km/h, reaching 40 km/h). Sea state: Slight to moderate, potentially rough with clouds in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea. Thursday, December 26 Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with rain over eastern, northern, and coastal regions, including islands. Humid by night and early morning, with fog or mist possible. Winds: Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly, freshening at sea (15–25 km/h, reaching 40 km/h). Sea state: Slight to moderate, potentially rough with clouds in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea. Friday, December 27 Fair to partly cloudy skies, with cloudy periods. Humid by night and early morning in internal areas. Winds: Light to moderate northwesterly to northeasterly, freshening at times (10–25 km/h, reaching 35 km/h). Sea state: Slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf; slight in the Oman Sea. ICA/Expat Media | Source: National Centre for Meteorology
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