UAE weather: Fair conditions but humidity set to increase


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ABU DHABI // Monday is expected to be fair and partly cloudy, with relative humidity likely to increase during the night and early morning over some interior and coastal areas.

The National Centre of Meteorology said there will be light to moderate winds in general, which may freshen at times over the sea during the day. Fog and mist may form.

In coastal areas, temperatures will reach a high of between 25°C and 29°C and a low of 16°C and 19°C. Farther inland, the maximum temperature will be about 33°C, but could be as low as 11°C.

Sea will be slight to moderate to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea.

Similar conditions are expected over the next two days.

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