UAE weather: Chance of thunder and rain over eastern areas


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Cloudy and hazy weather has been forecast for some parts of the country, with a chance of convective clouds forming in the eastern region.

The National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology has said there is a chance of thunder and rain over some eastern areas with winds blowing dust.

The sea is expected to be rough along the northern part of the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

The wind is likely to be light to moderate and may freshen at times. Relative humidity will reach a maximum of 70 to 85 per cent.

Fog is likely to form by night and early on Wednesday over coastal areas.

newsdesk@thenational.ae

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