UAE weather: heavy rain expected as unstable conditions persist

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  Clouds hug the Dubai skyline as the sun briefly peaks out on Tuesday. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

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  Clouds hide the sun as Abu Dhabi experiences another grey and overcast day on Tuesday. Delores Johnson / The National

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  Bright red lights from cars and traffic signal lights add a little colour to an overcast sky in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Delores Johnson / The National

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  Thick clouds hover over buildings along Airport Road in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Delores Johnson / The National

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  A man sits on a bench in Lake Park during a quiet, overcast day in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Delores Johnson / The National

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  A man sits in Lake Park in Abu Dhabi as the city is overcast again this week. Delores Johnson / The National

ABU DHABI // Unsettled weather conditions are expected to continue into the weekend with scattered rain forecast across the country.

Heavy rain is forecast along the coast, from Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah, as well as in Fujairah.

Rain fell over the capital on Wednesday morning with the western region likely to experience more showers throughout the day.

Weather forecast for Wednesday. Courtesy National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology

Strong winds will blow in from the sea, picking up dust and reducing visibility to less than 500 metres in some areas. Motorists are advised to drive with caution.

Temperatures will range between 17°C and 28°C along the coast, 16°C to 29°C inland and 11°C to 22°C in the mountains.

Humidity will hover between 60 and 80 per cent across the country.

Forecasters warned of rough conditions in the Sea of Oman and Arabian Gulf, which are likely to persist throughout the weekend.

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Heavy rain causes flooding in Dadna, Fujairah on Tuesday. Courtesy National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology