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UAE Turns Cooler as NCM Warns of Gusty Winds, Dust and Rough Seas

Forecasters say main cities should stay dry on New Year’s Eve.

Overview

  • Temperatures are forecast to fall through midweek, with internal areas possibly dipping to about 8°C around December 31 to January 1.
  • Fresh to strong winds could gust up to roughly 60 km/h, kicking up dust and cutting horizontal visibility at times.
  • Marine conditions will be rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf and rough at times in the Sea of Oman, easing toward the weekend.
  • A limited chance of rainfall remains mainly over some northern and eastern areas during the early part of the week.
  • Morning humidity may lead to fog or mist later in the period, with a slight warming trend by the weekend and locally variable lows reported for places such as Ras Al Khaimah.