Clear skies are in store for the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Clear skies are in store for the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Clear skies are in store for the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Clear skies are in store for the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi set for hot and sunny Thursday


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Weather conditions in Dubai on Thursday will be mostly clear and sunny with a moderate breeze.

Temperatures are due to peak at 40°C shortly after midday, accompanied by gentle winds of up to 23kph.

The forecast for Abu Dhabi promises a similar day of clear skies and light breezes.

Temperatures are also predicted to hit 40°C in the afternoon, with lighter winds of around 19kph.

The National Centre of Meteorology is predicting fair conditions for the UAE in general, but predicted a chance of some convective clouds forming over some coastal areas.

The Centre said humidity will increase by night and into Friday morning.

Night time temperatures could drop to around 34°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the course of Thursday night and the early hours of Friday morning.

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