UAE weather forecast: a dusty day with a chance of rain in the east

Forecasters warn of rainy clouds and windy conditions

A man walks his dog during hazy weather in Al Furjan area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

The UAE could be in for a dusty and partly cloudy day on Tuesday, with a chance of rain in the east, the National Centre of Meteorology has said.

Forecasters issued an alert overnight warning of rainy clouds and fresh winds in the early hours, which could kick up sand and dust clouds from Ras Al Khaimah to Abu Dhabi.

Temperatures are also creeping up across the UAE and could reach 36°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Wednesday will also be dusty and partly cloudy, with some low clouds in the east. The mercury will hit 37°C in Abu Dhabi and 35°C in Dubai.

Thursday will also be dusty at times, with light to moderate winds.

Temperatures will continue to edge up towards the end of the week, with forecasters predicting highs of 41°C on Friday in the capital and 39°C in Dubai.

Hazy weather across the UAE - in pictures

Dubai Marina and Ain Dubai pictured among the morning haze. Pawan Singh / The National

Fog along the E11 Highway in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National

Visibility is greatly reduced on the E11 Highway in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Dubai's tall buildings pierce the fog. Victor Besa / The National

Motorists were urged to exercise caution on the roads. Victor Besa / The National

Speed limits were reduced on major roads. Victor Besa / The National

Motorists were urged to keep a safe distance from other vehicles when driving. Pawan Singh / The National

A man walks his dog on a misty morning in Al Furjan, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Motorists drive slowly on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road. Pawan Singh / The National

The fog started to lift by mid-morning. Pawan Singh / The National

Unsettled weather is forecast for the next few days. Pawan Singh / The National