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The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast unstable weather conditions across the UAE this week, with increasing cloud cover and scattered rainfall in several areas. According to the NCM, clouds are expected to begin developing over the islands and western regions on Tuesday night (March 3), bringing a chance of light rainfall from Tuesday until Thursday (March 5). The low-pressure system is expected to deepen on Wednesday (March 4), with cloud movement extending towards Abu Dhabi and inland areas, before reaching northern and eastern parts of the country. Rainfall is forecast over various areas, mostly light to moderate. Some northern and eastern regions could experience heavier showers at times. A gradual decrease in cloud cover is expected starting Thursday night. Winds are expected to be southeasterly at first, shifting to northwesterly. They will be moderate to fresh at times, causing blowing dust and a noticeable drop in temperatures. Sea conditions will become gradually rough in the Arabian Gulf from Tuesday night until Thursday. In the Oman Sea, waves will be slight to moderate, becoming rough at times. Residents are advised to monitor official updates, especially those planning outdoor activities or travel during the midweek period.

5-day UAE weather forecast

Monday, March 2 Fair to partly cloudy and cloudy at times especially by night westward. With a decrease in temperatures over western coasts. Humid by night and Tuesday morning over some western areas with a probability of mist formation. Light to moderate winds and freshening at times causing blowing dust. The sea will be slight to moderate becoming rough by night and Tuesday morning in Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea. Tuesday, March 3 Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a probability of rainfall by night and Wednesday morning over some coastal areas and islands. Light to moderate Southeasterly becoming Northwesterly winds, and fresh over the sea causing blowing dust and sand reducing the horizontal visibility, with a speed of 10 - 25, reaching 40 km/hr. The sea will be moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in Oman Sea. Wednesday, March 4 Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a chance of rainfall over some scattered areas, with significant decrease in temperatures. Light to moderate Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds, and fresh over the sea, causing blowing dust, with a speed of 15 - 25, reaching 40 km/hr. The sea will be rough in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in Oman Sea. Thursday, March 5 Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a chance of rainfall during daytime over some coastal, northern, and eastern areas. Light to moderate Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds, and fresh over the sea, with a speed of 15 - 25, reaching 40 km/hr. The sea will be rough in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate maybe rough at times in Oman Sea. Friday, March 6 Fair to partly cloudy and cloudy at times over some southern areas. Light to moderate Northwesterly winds, and fresh over the sea, with a speed of 10 - 25, reaching 40 km/hr. The sea will be rough in the Arabian Gulf and moderate to rough in Oman Sea. ICA/Expat Media | Source: National Centre of Meteorology
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