Overview
- NCM warns of cloudier weather with dusty spells, fresh winds and a chance of light rain across parts of the country.
- Marine alerts flag rougher seas at times in the Arabian Gulf, especially to the west, and reduced visibility in exposed areas.
- The week’s volatility included a 42.9°C high in Owtaid, Al Dhafra, after mid‑April readings closer to the mid‑30s.
- Meteorologists say the swings reflect interacting air masses, shifting wind systems and building cloud rather than a one‑off quirk.
- Outlooks cited by NOAA and ECMWF indicate a likely El Niño by mid‑2026, which could push the UAE and wider Gulf toward a more humid summer.