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Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE weather tomorrow: Fair, partly cloudy skies; dusty conditions expected
UAE residents on Tuesday (July 22) can expect fair to partly cloudy day, according to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted that cloud cover is likely to increase by afternoon, especially in eastern and southern areas, with a chance of convective activity. It will be humid by night and Wednesday morning over some coastal areas with a probability of mist formation. Temperatures will soar, with highs reaching 49°C in Abu Dhabi's Mezaira and Razeen regions. Dubai is expected to record highs of up to 45°C, while the Abu Dhabi may see up to 46°C. Winds will shift from southeasterly to northwesterly, remaining light to moderate at speeds of 10–25kmph, but could reach up to 40kmph, stirring blowing dust in some areas. Gusts will get freshening at times. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea.
Gulf Business
2 days ago
- Climate
- Gulf Business
UAE weather: Will it rain in the country this week?
Image credit: Getty Images The National Center of Meteorology has issued its five-day weather forecast, indicating continued summer heat across the UAE with intervals of humidity, occasional clouds, and a chance of light rainfall in some areas. Today: Hot with possible rain clouds An extension of a surface low-pressure system from the East, along with a weak upper air low-pressure system, is influencing the region. The weather today will remain fair to partly cloudy, with a chance of convective cloud development in the eastern and southern areas, which may lead to light rainfall. Temperatures will see a slight increase, and the night and early morning hours on Tuesday will be humid in coastal and internal areas, raising the possibility of mist formation. Read- Winds will remain light to moderate, freshening at times during the day and stirring up blowing dust. The sea will be slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea. Temperature snapshot: Coastal areas: 40–45°C highs, 28–33°C lows Internal areas: 44–49°C highs, 27–32°C lows Mountain areas: 33–39°C highs, 25–29°C lows Looking ahead: Gradual cooling and persistent humidity Tuesday, 22 July: Expect fair to partly cloudy conditions, with clouds possibly forming eastward and southward by the afternoon. Humidity will increase during the night and into Wednesday morning, with mist likely along the coast. Winds will shift from southeasterly to northwesterly, with speeds of 10–25 km/h, reaching 35 km/hr at times. Wednesday, 23 July: The day will remain fair to partly cloudy, with low clouds appearing in the east and a slight drop in temperatures, particularly along the coast and western regions. Nighttime and early Thursday will be humid, with the potential for fog or mist across coastal and internal areas. Winds will vary from southwesterly to northwesterly, occasionally freshening and causing blowing dust, with speeds reaching up to 40 km/hr. Thursday, 24 July: Expect fair to partly cloudy skies with clouds moving in from the east by the afternoon. Humid conditions will continue overnight and into Friday morning, bringing the chance of fog or mist. Winds will be southeasterly, shifting to northwesterly and northeasterly, with speeds of 10–25 km/hr and gusts up to 40 km/hr. Friday, 25 July: The forecast remains fair to partly cloudy, with afternoon cloud development in the east. Humidity will persist overnight and into Saturday morning, with mist likely in western regions. Winds will be southeasterly, turning northwesterly and northeasterly, with speeds similar to the preceding days. Throughout the week, the sea conditions will stay slight in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea, making it safe for marine activities, though caution is advised during periods of freshening winds.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Picture-perfect summer days expected in Philadelphia this week. Here's the forecast.
After heat and humidity (along with storms) took the top headlines in weather in the Philadelphia region for a while, we're about to enter a much calmer, quieter and more comfortable stretch of weather heading into the new week. A cold front will sweep past overnight, ushering in a cooler and drier air mass. By Monday morning, we will be much less humid with bright sunny skies to start and finish the day. In fact, Monday through Wednesday will be the nicest of the summer so far with low humidity, sunny skies and highs only in the low to mid 80s. By Thursday, we warm to the 90s again, and on Friday, it certainly becomes hotter and more humid. The next chance of storms arrives late Friday or early Saturday, with next weekend looking more unsettled. Monday: Stunning sun. High 86, Low 72. Tuesday: Picture perfect. High 84, Low 65. Wednesday: Sunny and dry. High 86, Low 65. Thursday: Heating up. High 90, Low 69. Friday: Hot and humid. High 95, Low 72. Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 92, Low 78. Sunday: Scattered storms. High 87, Low 75. NEXT Weather Radars Hourly Forecast
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Indonesia begins cloud seeding to fight Riau fires as haze drifts into Malaysia
JAKARTA: Indonesia is set to begin cloud seeding operations on Monday in Riau province to combat escalating forest and land fires, which are already causing haze to drift into parts of Malaysia. Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), stated that the operation will last for at least seven days, with potential extensions based on conditions on the ground. "A Cessna aircraft is scheduled to depart from Pondok Cabe Airport in Banten province on Sunday, and cloud seeding operations will be carried out on Monday using sodium chloride (NaCl) to induce rainfall over areas affected by the fires," Muhari said in a statement. Data from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) indicated 1,208 fire hotspots across Sumatra as of Sunday, with 586 located in Riau alone. Local broadcaster Metro TV reported that haze from these fires has already reached parts of Malaysia. To further aid in the effort, BNPB will deploy a Bell 206 helicopter for aerial patrols and has repositioned a Mi-8MSB-T water bombing helicopter from Palembang to Riau. Additionally, a joint ground task force comprising disaster officials, military personnel, police, fire brigades, and volunteers will be mobilised to address the situation.– BERNAMA
Arab Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Arab Times
Forest fire haze from Indonesia detected in Malaysia
PEKANBARU, Indonesia, July 20, (AP): Haze from forest and peatland fires in some parts of Indonesia's Sumatra island was detected in Malaysia on Sunday, officials said. Forest and peat fires are an annual problem in Indonesia that strain relations with neighboring countries. In recent years, smoke from the fires has blanketed parts of Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and southern Thailand. A number of areas in Indonesia's Riau province were still covered by thick haze, although choking smoke had not been registered in the provincial capital of Pekanbaru, said Riau deputy police chief Adrianto Jossy Kusumo. He said more than 140 forest and peatland fires were reported in the province. Rokan Hilir and Rokan Hulu districts were the worst hit areas by fires that burned about 46 hectares in the two districts, resulting in heavy haze pollution across the area that reduced visibility to as low as one kilometer (half a mile). The figure for fires was down from 294 hotspots on Saturday after authorities managed to extinguish the fire in several places, Kusumo said. He said haze has caused the air quality in Riau to worsen, "but overall it has not disrupted people's lives in other areas of the province.' However, based on satellite imagery from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency in Pekanbaru, haze was detected moving northeastward and reaching Kemang Bay in Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state, said a forecaster on duty, Gita Dewi. "It showed the haze was moving by the wind to cross Malaysia,' Dewi said. She said hotspots were also detected in other parts of West Sumatra and North Sumatra provinces, but Riau recorded the highest number of hotspots on the island of Sumatra. Forest fires on Sumatra and Borneo islands often break out in the region during dry spells, smothering parts of nearby Singapore and Malaysia in haze. In 2023, Indonesia which often sends apologies to its neighbors over the haze, denied that its fires were causing blankets of haze in Malaysia. The Indonesian government usually blames plantation owners and traditional farmers for illegally setting the fires for land-clearing.
