UAE weather: Dust expected as temperature edges higher

In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the mercury could reach 25°C

epa08956092 People enjoy the nice weather at the Bluewaters Island during sunset in Gulf Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 January 2021.  EPA/ALI HAIDER
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The start of the working week will be dusty and partly cloudy, as the temperature continues to inch up.

Gusts off the coast will create rough conditions in the northern Arabian Gulf.

The National Centre of Meteorology issued an alert warning of waves as high as two metres until 2pm on Sunday.

On land, wind will be light to moderate, freshening at times, the bureau said.

The mercury could reach 25°C on the coast and 28°C inland.

Humidity will be high, reaching 85 per cent on the coast and up to 90 per cent inland.

It will be highest overnight in an the early hours of Monday, raising the risk of mist and fog, particularly in the west.
The humidity will return overnight throughout the rest of the week.

Monday will be fair but partly cloudy at times.