Heavy rain caused by the country's cloud-seeding programme lashed parts of Sharjah and Fujairah on Tuesday afternoon.
Residents took to Twitter to share videos of the heavy spell in Khorfakkan and Sharm areas.
امطار الخير على خورفكان -شارع سد رفيصه بعدسة جاسم الحمادي #عاصفة_الامارات pic.twitter.com/1d8BQvKMEJ
— خدمة عاصفة الإمارات (@storm_team) April 13, 2020
Light showers were also reported in Al Shamkhah, Sweihan, Makassib Island, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Bani Yas and Al Faya areas in the capital.
Parts of Al Ain also experienced light rain.
The National Centre of Meteorology has issued an alert covering a large swathe of the coast, stretching from the far west of Abu Dhabi to the outskirts of Dubai.
Cloud, accompanied by the possibility of rain and gusts of wind of up to 50kph will sweep in, blowing dust and sand which could affect visibility at times, said the bureau.
Conditions will be rough in the Arabian Gulf and moderate in the Sea of Oman.
Temperatures could reach a high of 35°C on the coast and 37°C inland.
Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to drive carefully and to follow the speed limits.
#Urgent | #Warning
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) April 12, 2020
Abu Dhabi Police call on motorists to exercise caution due to the rainy weather and to follow the changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards. Drive Safely.
On Sunday, the bureau warned the country was facing a week of unsettled weather, which could bring thunder and lightning on Wednesday and Thursday.
