Many parts of the UAE have a chance to experience a couple of days of unstable weather with rainfall and high chances of hail, wafting dust, and reduced visibility, forecast to continue until Friday. Authorities advised residents to stay in safe outdoor areas while travelling.
As per the National Centre of Meteorology, a stable convective cloud has developed over the eastern and southern regions during the afternoon week, bringing showers of varying intensity. Some areas could also see small hail, while fresh winds may stir dust and sand, reducing horizontal visibility on exposed roads.
The weather advisory covers several parts of the country, including Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, where local authorities have advised motorists to drive carefully and stay updated through official weather channels. The Abu Dhabi Media Office urged residents to exercise caution, as rapidly changing weather conditions could affect travel and outdoor activities.
Despite the increased likelihood of rain, temperatures are expected to remain exceptionally high across much of the Emirates. Inland areas could approach 50°C, while humid conditions along coastal regions during the night and early morning are likely to make the weather feel even hotter. Forecasters said the combination of intense heat, moisture and daytime heating is fuelling the seasonal formation of convective clouds that typically develop over mountainous and eastern parts of the country during summer.
The NCM also warned that stronger winds accompanying thunderstorms could create dusty conditions and temporarily lower visibility, particularly in open desert areas. Residents have been advised to avoid valleys and flood-prone locations during periods of rainfall and to secure loose outdoor objects where gusty winds are expected.
The latest forecast follows a series of summer weather alerts issued across the UAE in recent days as meteorologists monitor unstable atmospheric conditions. Authorities said they will continue providing updates throughout the week and urged the public to follow official forecasts and safety instructions as weather conditions evolve.
