The Met department has issued adverse weather advisory for different parts of the UAE, warning motorists of reduced visibility due to dusty conditions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and a possibility of rain in some areas.
The National Centre of Meteorology shared a map with yellow and orange alerts, indicating where dust was expected. The change in the weather pattern is due to strong Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds causing dust and sand to be suspend in the air.
The winds are also expected to kick up dust and sand during the day, getting stronger with the cloud activity. Western areas like Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and western parts of Dubai will be affected the most.
A NCM official told Gulf News that those who suffer from allergies should take precautions while outdoors. The weather bureau stated that the eastern parts of the country will experience light rainfall from Friday to Sunday with skies clearing up by Monday.
Cloudy skies associated with rain, especially in the eastern and western regions such as Fujairah and Abu Dhabi are also expected, the official added. Such conditions are expected till Sunday, a NCM statement said.
Temperatures are expected to remain hot on Thursday, with maximum temperatures hitting low to mid 40s. The maximum humidity is expected to reach 95 per cent.
From Friday till Sunday dusty and hazy skies are expected with a decrease in temperature, the official said. The NCM official also warned the public about rough conditions at sea. “People should avoid activities near the beach and at the sea due to rough conditions,” he said.