Parts of the UAE are experiencing heavy rainfall, particularly in eastern regions around 3pm. The downpour has been described as cold and intense, with several wadis receiving significant rain.

Earlier this morning, light to moderate showers were reported in Al Ain, Dubai, and Sharjah. Residents are advised to exercise caution on roads and monitor local weather updates.

Meanwhile, the UAE will continue to experience unstable weather conditions over the next few days due to a surface low-pressure system, coupled with an upper air low, which affects the region, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has said.

Today, October 13

• Skies: Fair to partly cloudy.
• Rain: Heavy showers in the eastern part with sporadic showers over the northern and some internal and southern areas, including the islands.
• Winds: Light to moderate, fresh to strong at times, causing blowing dust and reduced visibility.

Tuesday, October 14

• Skies: Fair to partly cloudy, with potential rainfall in eastern and southern areas.
• Humidity & Fog: Rising at night; fog or mist likely in coastal and internal regions.
• Winds: Southeasterly to northwesterly, 15–30 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h.
• Sea: Slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf, slight in the Oman Sea.

Wednesday, October 15

• Skies: Fair to partly cloudy, low clouds in eastern and southern areas.
• Humidity & Fog: Nights will be humid; fog or mist possible in coastal and internal regions.
• Winds: Light to moderate, occasionally freshening.
• Sea: Slight to moderate across the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.

The authorities have advised residents and visitors to take precautions while driving in dusty conditions and to monitor local weather updates for any changes.

Get ready for a mix of sunshine, clouds, and a slight dip in temperatures this weekend, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

Friday:
Expect clear to partly cloudy skies, with some cumulus clouds forming over the eastern areas in the afternoon. Temperatures will gradually drop, but humidity will increase at night and early Saturday morning, especially in western areas, bringing a chance of light fog. Winds will be light to moderate, occasionally picking up dust, with speeds ranging from 10 to 25 km/h and reaching up to 40 km/h. The Arabian Gulf will see moderate waves, while the Sea of Oman will remain calm to moderate.

Saturday:
The weather will stay mostly clear to partly cloudy, with eastern clouds again in the afternoon. Humidity will return overnight and into Sunday morning in some western areas. Winds will remain moderate to occasionally strong, stirring dust. Seas will be calm to moderate, though the Arabian Gulf could turn rough on Sunday morning.

Sunday:
Cloudier conditions are expected in eastern and southern regions, with a chance of rain showers. Winds will stay light to moderate but may stir up dust during the day. Seas will be rough at times in the Arabian Gulf before calming to a moderate level.

Monday:
The new week will begin with clear to partly cloudy skies, though some eastern and southern areas may see more clouds. Winds will stay moderate, occasionally active, with seas ranging from calm to moderate in both the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

Unstable weather is set to hit parts of the UAE this week, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) warning of rain showers, thunder, lightning and even small hail in some areas, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday.

The unsettled conditions are linked to low-pressure systems moving in from the south and the northward shift of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). Moist air from the Arabian Sea and Sea of Oman, combined with rising daytime temperatures and the eastern mountains, is creating the perfect setup for convective clouds.

What to expect:

• Rainfall of varying intensity, mainly over eastern, southern and some internal areas.
• Occasional lightning, thunder and small hail.
• Dust and sand storms in exposed areas due to strong winds, reducing visibility.
• Southeasterly to northeasterly winds, turning fresh to strong during cloud activity.
• Slight to moderate sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

Residents are advised to take caution while driving in rain or poor visibility, avoid valleys during heavy downpours, and stay updated on NCM alerts.