UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi to see thunderstorms


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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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Deliveroo drivers hide from the rain in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Heay rain on Jumeirah Beach Road 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
    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
    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 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
    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
    Shoppers take cover from the downpour at Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • A rainstorm in 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
  • Rain and thunder hits Abu Dhabi. Roy Cooper / The National
    Rain and thunder hits Abu Dhabi. Roy Cooper / The National