UAE unstable weather peak continues on Friday as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reports that the complex low‑pressure system affecting the country since last Saturday remains in force, bringing more rain, strong winds and hazardous sea conditions. Authorities are warning of thunderstorms, reduced visibility and rough seas, and urging residents—especially motorists—to remain cautious.
What’s happening today (Friday)
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The NCM says the current instability is driven by a surface low extending from the Red Sea with moist south‑easterly winds, combined with an upper‑level low and a north‑westerly air current.
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Skies are partly cloudy to overcast with convective clouds developing over scattered areas, bringing intermittent rain of varying intensity, with chances of thunderstorms, lightning and isolated hail.
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Temperatures are dropping noticeably as winds shift from south‑easterly to north‑westerly, becoming moderate to fresh and occasionally strong at 20–40 km/h, with gusts up to 65 km/h, raising dust and sand and reducing visibility.
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Seas are rough to very rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and rough in the Sea of Oman, particularly during cloud activity.
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday
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Saturday: Weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a chance of convective clouds and rain over some coastal, northern and eastern areas. Winds will vary between north‑westerly and south‑westerly, moderate to fresh and occasionally strong, keeping the Arabian Gulf rough and the Sea of Oman moderate to rough.
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Sunday: Conditions are expected to ease slightly, with partly cloudy skies and low clouds over islands and some coastal and western regions, with a chance of light rain. Humidity will rise at night and into Monday morning over some internal western areas, with light to moderate winds that may freshen at times and moderate seas in the Arabian Gulf.
When will the weather improve?
From Monday, the NCM expects a clear improvement, with fair to partly cloudy skies and only limited cloud formation over islands and western areas. Winds should become lighter, and sea conditions will ease to slight to moderate in both the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman as the low‑pressure system weakens and moves away.
Safety advice for motorists and residents
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Abu Dhabi Police have renewed calls for drivers to slow down, keep safe distances and avoid distractions such as mobile phone use, especially during rain, poor visibility and strong winds.
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Motorists are urged to stay away from wadis and water‑logged areas, check weather and traffic updates before travelling, and follow all official instructions and variable message signs.
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Authorities stress that strictly following safety guidance is essential to protect lives and property until the unstable weather fully passes.
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