If you’re planning outdoor trips or Eid outings this week, you might want to keep an eye on the weather.

The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast unstable conditions across the UAE from Saturday, March 21 to Tuesday, March 24, with chances of rain, strong winds and reduced visibility in some areas.

What to expect this week

Residents can expect a mix of cloudy skies, light rain and occasional temperature drops over the next few days.

• Wednesday: Partly cloudy to cloudy, with drizzles possible in coastal and western areas. Temperatures are expected to dip slightly.
• Thursday: Similar conditions continue, with a chance of drizzle and moderate winds.
• Friday: Clouds increase with a chance of rain in different parts of the country and a slight temperature rise.
• Saturday onwards: More unstable weather, with cumulus cloud formation bringing scattered rainfall across the UAE.

Wind and visibility alert

Winds are expected to pick up at times, reaching up to 40 km/h. This could lead to:

• Blowing dust
• Reduced visibility on roads
• Slightly rough sea conditions

Drivers, especially on highways and open areas, should stay cautious during dusty spells.

Sea conditions

The sea is expected to be:

• Rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf
• Moderate in the Sea of Oman

Beachgoers and those planning boat trips are advised to check conditions before heading out.

While the weather isn’t extreme, it could impact: Outdoor plans and Eid outings, road visibility during dusty winds, beach and sea activities

It’s a good idea to keep your holiday plans flexible as conditions may become unstable.

The UAE is expected to experience relatively unstable weather conditions from Wednesday until March 15, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

The forecast indicates chances of rainfall over some areas at the start of the period, particularly in western and coastal regions. The conditions will also be accompanied by active winds that may raise dust and sand, along with a gradual drop in temperatures.

The weather is expected to stabilise towards the end of the week, with a slight rise in temperatures.

Wednesday

The NCM said Wednesday’s weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy and dusty at times, with chances of rainfall over some western and coastal areas. Temperatures are expected to gradually decrease.

Winds will be northeasterly, fresh to strong at times, causing blowing dust and sand. Wind speeds will range between 15 and 30 km/h, reaching up to 50 km/h at times before becoming moderate to light by the afternoon.

The sea will be rough, becoming moderate to slight by the afternoon in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.

Thursday

On Thursday, humid conditions are expected in the morning over some internal areas, with a probability of light fog formation westward.

The weather will become partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with continued chances of rainfall across scattered areas.

Winds will be northeasterly, light to moderate and freshening at times, with speeds between 15 and 25 km/h and reaching up to 35 km/h. The sea will be moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea.

Friday

Humid conditions are expected to continue on Friday, with a probability of light fog formation during the morning over some western areas.

The weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with chances of light rainfall over some western, coastal and island areas during the daytime. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly.

Winds will be northeasterly, light to moderate and freshening at times, with speeds ranging from 15 to 25 km/h and reaching up to 35 km/h.

Weekend outlook

On Saturday, humid conditions will persist with a probability of fog or mist formation in the morning over some coastal areas. The weather will become fair to partly cloudy during the day.

On Sunday, humid conditions will continue with a chance of mist formation in the morning over some coastal areas, while the weather will remain fair to partly cloudy with a rise in temperatures.

Winds on both days will be northeasterly, light to moderate, ranging from 10 to 20 km/h and reaching up to 30 km/h. The sea will remain slight in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.

A brief spell of light rain brought much-needed relief to residents in the UAE, lowering temperatures and creating a refreshing shift in the atmosphere.

The UAE is expected to experience cloudy weather and rainfall of varying intensity across several regions until Thursday, March 12, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

Scattered showers are forecast for today, accompanied by a slight drop in temperatures, particularly in the western parts of the country.

Meteorologists say cloud systems moving in from the west will pass over the UAE at intermittent intervals. The rainfall activity is being driven by a surface low-pressure system supported by an upper-air extension, creating unstable weather conditions across the region.

Day-by-day forecast

Tuesday, March 10

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies are expected, with rainfall likely in scattered areas. Temperatures will dip slightly, especially in western regions. Winds will be light to moderate, occasionally gusty, while seas in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea may become rough at times.

Wednesday, March 11

Cloudy weather will continue with a chance of rain in coastal, northern, and eastern areas.
Humidity levels are expected to increase overnight and early Thursday morning in some locations. Northwesterly to northeasterly winds may reach up to 40 km/h, with rough sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf.

Thursday, March 12

Conditions will remain partly cloudy to cloudy, with scattered showers and cooler temperatures across parts of the UAE. Humidity will increase overnight, and winds may cause blowing dust in some areas. Seas are expected to remain rough in the Arabian Gulf, easing gradually by evening.

Friday, March 13

Light rainfall may occur over islands and some coastal and eastern areas. Temperatures will gradually rise, while humid conditions are expected at night with a chance of morning mist along coastal areas. Winds will be light to moderate, gusting up to 35 km/h, with generally calm seas.

Saturday, March 14

Cloudy skies are forecast, with light rain possible over islands and coastal regions.
Humidity will remain high overnight, increasing the likelihood of fog or mist in coastal areas. Winds will stay light to moderate, and seas will be slight in both the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea.

Advisory for Residents

Authorities are urging residents to stay updated with official weather alerts and exercise caution during periods of rainfall. Motorists should drive carefully, especially on wet roads and near coastal areas, while seagoers are advised to monitor conditions due to occasional rough seas.