Overview
- The National Center of Meteorology warns inland areas could hit 49°C at peak this week while coastal daytime highs are expected in the low 40s Celsius.
- A recent extreme reading in the Al Dhafra region supports the trend of near-term extreme heat across the country.
- Forecasters say coastal temperatures should ease slightly later in the week but inland highs will generally stay between about 41°C and 47°C.
- Light to moderate winds are forecast to freshen to roughly 35–40 km/h at times and humidity is expected to rise later in the week, making conditions feel hotter than the thermometer shows.
- July is the UAE’s peak heat month in the June–August summer season, which raises risks for outdoor workers and calls for heat precautions such as limiting midday exposure and staying hydrated.