UAE weather: Rough seas and strong winds over the weekend



DUBAI // Clouds and haze are expected across the country on Thursday with moderate to fresh winds gaining strength at times over the sea.

Winds will pick up dust and sand causing poor visibility across exposed areas.

Forecasters warned against strong winds and very rough seas in the Arabian Gulf on Thursday with choppy conditions expected to persist over the weekend. Rough seas are also expected in the Sea of Oman, only beginning to calm by Saturday.

Humidity is expected to increase - reaching 90 per cent at night - in parts of the country which may cause fog in the early mornings.

Temperatures will range between 25°C and 42°C along the coast, 23°C to 46°C inland and 21°C to 35°C in the mountains.

The weather will continue to be partly cloudy and hazy at times over the weekend with temperatures increasing slightly on Saturday.

Haze and humidity will also persist with strong winds lasting until Sunday.

Latest weather updates.

newsdesk@thenational.ae

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