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UAE Confirms Northern Rains as NCM Issues Alerts, Forecasts Quieter Thursday

NCM guidance points to a fair-to-partly-cloudy Thursday with a slight rain chance following today’s showers.

Overview

  • Official readings showed light to moderate rain in Fujairah’s Al Bithnah, Skamkam, Al Rimailah and Al Sodah, with heavy showers in Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Huwailat.
  • The meteorology authority placed Fujairah under an orange alert for convective cloud formation until 7pm on Wednesday.
  • An evening marine advisory warned of fresh winds up to about 40 km/h and rough conditions in the Sea of Oman with waves near 6 feet from 6:55pm to 10pm, as broader sea states remained slight to moderate.
  • Thursday’s outlook calls for generally fair to partly cloudy skies with a chance of light rain and highs near 25°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with only a marginal temperature dip expected.
  • Storm Centre videos documented rain-slicked roads and thick cloud cover over affected northern areas, corroborating on-the-ground conditions.