The National Centre of Meteorology says rain is expected throughout the weekend and into next week. Sammy Dallal / The National
The National Centre of Meteorology says rain is expected throughout the weekend and into next week. Sammy Dallal / The National
The National Centre of Meteorology says rain is expected throughout the weekend and into next week. Sammy Dallal / The National
The National Centre of Meteorology says rain is expected throughout the weekend and into next week. Sammy Dallal / The National

UAE weather: Rain predicted this week


Patrick Ryan
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There is a chance of rain in parts of the UAE this weekend and early next week.

Forecasters at the National Centre of Meteorology said rain would continue until Monday, persisting in northern and coastal parts.

The temperature peaked at 37°C on Saturday, while humidity reached a high of 80 per cent.

Lows of 22°C were reported in mountainous parts of the country.

Winds will typically hit 35kph early in the week and as high as 40kph on Monday.

The sea will be slight to moderate at times in the Arabian gulf and slight in the Oman sea.

Dust storms and heavy rain in the UAE - in pictures

  • A wadi overflows with water after heavy rain in Sharjah on Sunday afternoon. Photo: National Centre of Meteorology
    A wadi overflows with water after heavy rain in Sharjah on Sunday afternoon. Photo: National Centre of Meteorology
  • Ras Al Khaimah was lashed by heavy rain and high winds on Sunday afternoon as a summer of unstable weather continued. Photo: NCM
    Ras Al Khaimah was lashed by heavy rain and high winds on Sunday afternoon as a summer of unstable weather continued. Photo: NCM
  • Road workers carry a barrier which was dragged by strong winds in the Musaffah area of Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Road workers carry a barrier which was dragged by strong winds in the Musaffah area of Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Afternoon dusty weather due to high winds at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Afternoon dusty weather due to high winds at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • A dust alert was issued on Sunday, August 14 as the UAE braced for several days of heavy rainfall and high winds. Victor Besa / The National
    A dust alert was issued on Sunday, August 14 as the UAE braced for several days of heavy rainfall and high winds. Victor Besa / The National
  • The National Centre of Meteorology said visibility had dropped below 500 metres in many parts of the country, including over Abu Dhabi International Airport. Victor Besa / The National
    The National Centre of Meteorology said visibility had dropped below 500 metres in many parts of the country, including over Abu Dhabi International Airport. Victor Besa / The National
  • Abu Dhabi residents get their PCR tests in the Musaffah area during the dusty weather. Victor Besa / The National
    Abu Dhabi residents get their PCR tests in the Musaffah area during the dusty weather. Victor Besa / The National
  • Sandstorm affecting visibility on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Ramola Talwar/ The National
    Sandstorm affecting visibility on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Ramola Talwar/ The National
  • People woke to thick clouds of dust blanketing the skylines of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with many large buildings barely visible under the haze. Ramola Talwar/ The National
    People woke to thick clouds of dust blanketing the skylines of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with many large buildings barely visible under the haze. Ramola Talwar/ The National
  • Members of the public were asked to follow guidance from authorities as strong winds kicked up sand and dust, greatly reducing visibility. Ramola Talwar/ The National
    Members of the public were asked to follow guidance from authorities as strong winds kicked up sand and dust, greatly reducing visibility. Ramola Talwar/ The National
  • Drivers on the Eastern Mangroves Road in Abu Dhabi were urged to take care during Sunday's dusty weather. All pictures by Victor Besa / The National
    Drivers on the Eastern Mangroves Road in Abu Dhabi were urged to take care during Sunday's dusty weather. All pictures by Victor Besa / The National
  • It was a hazy day from the early hours of Sunday.
    It was a hazy day from the early hours of Sunday.
  • Police urged drivers to take care as visibility dipped below 500 metres in some parts of the country.
    Police urged drivers to take care as visibility dipped below 500 metres in some parts of the country.
  • Dust hung in the air, greatly reducing visibility.
    Dust hung in the air, greatly reducing visibility.
  • The National Centre of Meteorology said the dusty conditions could continue until early afternoon.
    The National Centre of Meteorology said the dusty conditions could continue until early afternoon.
  • The gloomy skies are expected to be followed by rainfall later in the day and throughout the week.
    The gloomy skies are expected to be followed by rainfall later in the day and throughout the week.
  • Workers making an early start on Sunday in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, were greeted by dusty weather.
    Workers making an early start on Sunday in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, were greeted by dusty weather.
  • It was an unsettled start to the day along the Corniche in the capital.
    It was an unsettled start to the day along the Corniche in the capital.
  • Visibility was significantly reduced.
    Visibility was significantly reduced.
  • Police called on drivers to be vigilant during the challenging conditions.
    Police called on drivers to be vigilant during the challenging conditions.
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