Get ready for a shift in the weather this weekend. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned that the UAE will experience a mix of rain, cooler temperatures, and occasional dusty winds from Friday, October 10, to Tuesday, October 14.

According to the NCM, the change comes as a surface low-pressure system from the south meets an upper-level low-pressure system carrying a relatively cold, humid air mass.

Here’s what to expect:

• Rain: Light to moderate showers are likely across much of the country, becoming heavier at times, especially in northern and eastern regions. Some western and inland areas may also see rainfall.
• Hail: There’s a chance of small hailstones in limited spots.
• Wind: Southeasterly to northeasterly winds will shift to northwesterly, occasionally becoming strong enough to stir up dust and sand.
• Cooler temperatures: Expect a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures.
• Rough seas: The Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman will be mostly slight to moderate but could turn rough under cloud cover.

Residents planning outdoor activities are advised to keep an eye on updates and drive carefully during rain or dust storms.

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.