August 5, 2012

Rain on horizon for the UAE…

Temperature across the coastal areas in the UAE will continue to stay at a high of 45°C but those who want to feel some rain can head to the mountains near Fujairah.

By mid-day the weather forecasters warning of dusty and sandy winds blowing across Dubai and Abu Dhabi seemed to be right on the button with several readers calling in to complain of low visibility on Emirates Road, among others.

According to the National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology, there is a possibility of some scattered rainfall in the Northern Emirates during the next 48 hours.
“There’s no way it is going to rain in Abu Dhabi or Dubai or Sharjah.
“In fact the temperatures will remain between 38°C to 45°C in coastal areas with a humidity of around 65 to 95 per cent,” an NCMS forecaster said.

“The mountains in Fujairah will have some scattered rain. The minimum temperatures can drop down to as low as 25°C,” he added.
Temperature in internal areas is expected to be as high as 49°C.

According to its latest forecast, the weather across the country will remain hot in general, very hot over some areas and hazy during daytime.
“The amount of clouds will increase over some of eastern and southern areas, with towering clouds over some of these areas.

“Winds will be moderate in general, freshening at times causing blowing dust or sand thereby reducing horizontal visibility, especially over the internal areas,” the forecast said. There will be do major change in the weather during the week. -Emirates24x7-

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