UAE Sees Rain and Hail as Temperatures Expected to

Various regions across the United Arab Emirates faced heavy to light rain throughout Tuesday, impacting areas including Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra region. Meteorological data highlights specific locations such as Masafi, Midaq, Shawka, Wadi Al-Ajili, Jebel Mebrah, Al Dhaid, Mleiha, Al Madam, and Al Shuwaib as recipients of these varied weather patterns, with some regions experiencing small hail.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) confirmed that heavy downpours, occasionally accompanied by hail, occurred in locations such as Masafi, Midaq, Masaq, Wadi Al-Ajili, Jebel Mebrah, Suhaylah, Zubaydah, Al Dhaid, Al Madam, Mleiha, Hamdah, and Murgham. Further heavy rainfall was observed in Al Ghail, Mahafiz, and Seih Al Salam. Additional reports indicate moderate to heavy rain in Al Musaili and Yu Al Nazrah, while areas such as Al Khulaibiyah, Shawka, Adhen, Nazwa, South Bu Hasar, and Abu Qurain recorded moderate precipitation. Light to moderate rain also impacted Wadi Ghailah, the Al Madam–Al Shuwaib road, Jebel Jais, Asfani, Al Hayer, Ghayayi, Asab, and Al Dhaid. Mohammed Abu Al Samen, Staff Reporter.

As of 8:25 PM on Tuesday, the NCM recorded the highest rainfall accumulation in Shawka at 12.3 mm. Other significant readings included 5.7 mm in Al Shuwaib, 5.2 mm in Al Hubairah, 1.7 mm in Jebel Mebrah, and 1.6 mm in Wadi Al Tawa. These figures represent data collected up to 8:25 PM.

In response to the unstable conditions, the Ministry of Interior has urged motorists to exercise caution and reduce vehicle speeds. The Ministry warned that the ongoing weather could bring further rain, strong winds, lightning, thunder, and potential hail, leading to reduced visibility. Public safety advisories included calls to avoid water accumulation zones and flow-prone valleys, and to stay away from beaches and the sea during this period. Which may include rain and winds of varying strengths, the Ministry of Interior has called on drivers to be cautious and lower their speed due to the expected weather across the country. Therefore, the public is advised to stay vigilant and drive slowly.

Weather conditions for Wednesday are expected to transition toward clear to partly cloudy skies. However, convective clouds are likely to form in eastern regions by the afternoon, potentially spreading toward inland and western areas with accompanying rain. Humid conditions are anticipated overnight into Thursday morning across coastal and inland areas, with a risk of fog or mist. Winds are expected to be southeasterly to northeasterly, ranging from 10 to 25 km/h, with gusts up to 50 km/h, while sea conditions are projected to remain calm.

Fair to partly cloudy skies are predicted for Thursday, though convective clouds may return to eastern and western zones by the afternoon, bringing a chance of rain. Humidity is forecast to persist into Friday morning, possibly leading to fog. Winds will maintain a southeasterly to northeasterly direction at 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 40 km/h near clouds, with calm seas expected in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

Friday’s forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies, with potential afternoon convective cloud development in the east. Humidity will likely continue into Saturday morning in coastal and inland areas, with a chance of fog. Winds will shift to a southeasterly to northwesterly flow, with speeds of 10 to 20 km/h, occasionally peaking at 35 km/h. Sea conditions are expected to be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Sea of Oman.

Heading into Saturday, the country is expected to see clear to partly cloudy conditions with a potential for convective cloud formation in northern and eastern parts. A gradual decrease in temperatures is anticipated. The outlook for Sunday morning remains humid in some coastal and inland areas, with a possibility of light fog. Winds will fluctuate between 10 and 20 km/h, reaching 35 km/h, while sea conditions are expected to remain slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Sea of Oman.