Climate & Environment

Rain Likely in Fujairah as Fog Builds Overnight in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

By Sanya Nayeem

Convective clouds are forming, bringing showers to the eastern coast and inland areas, while humidity rises to 90% overnight along the western coast. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather for today, with a chance of convective cloud formation by afternoon that could bring rainfall eastward and southward. This means regions such as Fujairah and down to Al Ain may see rain. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah can expect humidity to increase by night and Wednesday morning, with relative humidity predicted to reach 70% to 90%, creating a high chance of fog or mist along coastal areas. Temperatures remain in the late‑30s across the emirates, with coastal and island areas seeing maximums of 36 °C to 41 °C. Five emirates—Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain—will see a high of 38 °C today, while Ras Al Khaimah will reach 39 °C and Fujairah will be at 36 °C. The NCM expects light to moderate winds across the country today, freshening at times and reaching speeds of 35 km/h along the coast and 40 km/h in internal areas. Dust may blow in open or exposed areas, so keeping doors and windows closed is advised. Both the eastern and western coasts will experience slight sea conditions, with gentle waves up to two feet on‑shore and up to three feet off‑shore. Minimum and maximum temperatures for today are: Dubai 38 °C/29 °C; Abu Dhabi 38 °C/30 °C; Al Ain 41 °C/26 °C; Sharjah 38 °C/29 °C; Ajman 38 °C/28 °C; Fujairah 36 °C/31 °C; Ras Al Khaimah 39 °C/27 °C; Umm Al Quwain 38 °C/28 °C; Liwa 43 °C/25 °C.