UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi to see thunderstorms

It could reach 28°C in Abu Dhabi and 27°C in Dubai

The UAE’s rain is set to continue into Thursday, with thunder and lightning expected across the country.

The National Centre of Meteorology said winds reaching speeds of 50kmph will cause dust storms, resulting in poor horizontal visibility inland and rough seas.

The weather bureau expects temperatures reaching up to 28°C in Abu Dhabi and 27°C in Dubai.

The NCM said the rain should subside over the weekend.

It will be rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in the Sea of Oman.

Dark clouds over Dubai during the recent wet spell in April. Pawan Singh / The National

Clouds covering the Burj Khalifa after the rain in Dubai on April 16. Pawan Singh / The National

Rain comes down at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A man walks in the rain while covering himself in a plastic sheet in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Deliveroo drivers hide from the rain in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Heay rain on Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

A construction worker in the rain on Kite Beach in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Rain on Kite Beach with a lone lifeguard station in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

A heavy machinery driver takes cover from the rain in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

A pedestrian walks in the rain in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Shoppers take cover from the downpour at Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

A rainstorm in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Rain and thunder hits Abu Dhabi. Roy Cooper / The National

Rain and thunder hits Abu Dhabi. Roy Cooper / The National