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Gulf Insider
a day ago
- Climate
- Gulf Insider
UAE Weather Alert: Heavy Rainfall Reported Over Dubai, Al Ain And Al Dhafra
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reported rain over Al Ain this afternoon. According to the NCM, light to heavy rain was reported over Margham, Al Qudra, Saih Al Salem and Al Lisailli in Dubai. Moderate to heavy rain was also reported over Al Faqa, Um Al Zumoul and over Khatm Al Shiklah in Al Ain. The NCM also issued an orange and yellow alert for convective clouds over parts of the country including Al Ain and Al Dhafra region. Residents in these regions can expect rainfall to continue today, despite an increase in temperatures. The NCM forecast also states there will be a slight increase in temperatures today. The highest temperature recorded today was 49.8 degrees Celsius in Saih Al Salam, Dubai, despite rainfall in the region. Meanwhile, the lowest temperature recorded today was 26.5 degrees Celsius in Al Farfar, Fujairah. The NCM also issued an alert advising residents to take precautions during these weather conditions. The alert states, 'Precautions should be taken during strong convective cloud activity associated with rainfall and strong descending wind over some internal areas.' 'Loose objects and weak structures may become hazardous due to the strong winds and can reduce horizzontal visibility, please stay away from areas of accumulated rain.' Humid conditions are forecast to continue tonight and on Tuesday, July 22, over some coastal and internal areas with a probability of mist formation. Light to moderate winds can be expected today across th3e country, with speeds reaching up to 40 km/hr.
What's On
a day ago
- Climate
- What's On
UAE weather update: Heavy rainfall lashes Dubai, Al Ain and Al Dhafra
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an orange and yellow alert due to extreme weather in some parts of the UAE. According to the meteorology centre, rain was reported in Al Ain's Al Faqa, Um Al Zumoul, and over Khatm Al Shiklah over the afternoon. Margham, Al Qudra, Saih Al Salem, and Al Lisailli in Dubai also experienced light to heavy rain. The NCM shared the below video of the heavy rainfall via their Instagram account. A warning was also issued to expect more rainfall throughout the day. Higher temperatures expected The NCM also announced an increase in temperatures, despite the heavy rain. The highest temperature recorded was 49.8°C in Saih Al Salam (Dubai). #أعلى_درجة_حرارة سجلت على الدولة هذا اليوم 49.8 درجة مئوية في سيح السلم (دبي) الساعة 14:15 بالتوقيت المحلي لدولة الإمارات.#The_highest_temperature recorded over the country today is 49.8°C in Saih Al Salam (Dubai) at 14:15 UAE Local time. — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) July 21, 2025 The NCM urged residents to take precautions due to the severe weather conditions. A post on NCM's official X (previously Twitter) stated, 'Precautions should be taken during strong convective cloud activity associated with rainfall and strong descending wind over internal areas. Loose objects and weak structures may become hazardous due to strong winds and can reduce horizontal visibility' #تنبيه #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد#Alert #NCM — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) July 21, 2025 The post also urged residents to stay away from areas of accumulated rain. Earlier this week, the UAE experienced similar weather conditions with rainfall and higher temperatures. NCM has not officially announced when the weather is likely to get better, but you can stay up to date on the developing weather conditions via its official channel on @officialuaeweather Stay safe out there! Images: Archive > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Gulf Insider
6 days ago
- Climate
- Gulf Insider
UAE Weather Alert: Dust, Rain And Hail Reported In Parts Of The Country
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reported rain over eastern parts of the UAE, this afternoon. Light rain was reported over Showkah and Wadi Al Tuwa in Ras Al Khaimah, and over Khor Fakkan Road toward Shees in Sharjah, according to the NCM. Additionally orange and yellow alerts for convective clouds were issued over the eastern regions of the country including Khor Fakkan, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gulf News (@gulfnews) Moderate to heavy rain was also reported with small hail over Wadi Al Ejeili in Ras Al Khaimah. Earlier today, the NCM also issued orange and yellow dust alerts across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The alert said the suspended dust would 'reduce horizontal visibility to less than 1000m over Al Bateen Airport.' Motorists in the region were also advised to drive with caution and to follow safety measures. Dusty skies and blowing dust reducing the horizontal visibility is said to continue until 5pm today, according to the alert. Temperatures on the other hand, continue to soar as highs are expected to be between 39 and 45 degree Celsius, and temperature lows are forecast to be between 29 and 34 degree Celsius today.
Gulf Today
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Gulf Today
Sharjah records highest temperature at 50.2°C in Al Dhaid, residents urged to hydrate regularly
The UAE has once again breached the 50 degrees Celsius mark, the third time in three months. The National Center of Meteorology reported that the highest temperature recorded in the country today was 50.2°C in Al Dhaid, Sharjah, at 2:00 pm UAE local time. Health experts have urged residents and workers to protect themselves from the scorching heat and to stay hydrated regularly. Scientists have shown that recurring heatwaves are a clear indicator of global warming and that these heatwaves are expected to become more frequent, longer, and more intense. The number of extremely hot days has nearly doubled globally over the past three decades. According to a 2022 Greenpeace study, the Middle East is at high risk of water and food scarcity, as well as severe heatwaves, due to climate change. The report, which focused on six countries including the UAE, found that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, making its food and water supplies "extremely vulnerable" to climate change. According to the NCM, some cumulus clouds are expected to form in the east, possibly accompanied by rain on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. This is due to the country being affected by an extension of a weak surface low-pressure system from the east and a surface high-pressure system from the west, accompanied by an extension of a weak low-pressure system in the upper atmosphere. Tuesday's weather is expected to be clear to partly cloudy, with a chance of cumulus clouds forming in the east during the afternoon, possibly accompanied by rain. Light to moderate southeasterly to northwesterly winds will blow, becoming active and dust-stirring at times at speeds of 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 40 km/h. Waves will be regular in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. Wednesday's weather is expected to be clear to partly cloudy, with a chance of cumulus clouds in the east during the afternoon, possibly accompanied by rain. Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds will blow, turning active and dust-stirring at times during the day at speeds of 10 to 20 km/h, reaching up to 40 km/h. Waves will remain regular in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. Thursday's weather will be clear to partly cloudy, with a chance of cumulus clouds forming in the east during the afternoon. Light to moderate southeasterly to northwesterly winds will blow, becoming active and dust-stirring at times during the day at speeds of 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 40 km/h. Waves will be regular in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. Friday's weather is expected to be clear to partly cloudy, with some clouds, possibly cumulus, appearing in the east in the afternoon. Light to moderate southeasterly to northwesterly winds will blow, becoming active and dust-stirring at times during the day at speeds of 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 40 km/h. Waves will be regular to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
Gulf Insider
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Gulf Insider
NCM Forecast: Dust Storms Expected Across Saudi Arabia Until Next Week
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) expects dust-storms would continue hitting across several regions of Saudi Arabia, from Monday until the beginning of next week. The NCM said in its weather statement that winds are expected to continue active in the Eastern Province, the eastern parts of Makkah, Madinah, and Asir, as well as in the Najran region and the coastal road from Jeddah to Jazan. The center warned that parts of the Riyadh region would be affected by dust storms, including active winds and reduced horizontal visibility from 3 to 5 kilometers. The governorates of Al-Sulayyil and Wadi Al-Dawasir would be affected by dust storms from 1 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Al-Aflaj from 3 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meanwhile, the capital city of Riyadh and the governorates of Diriyah, Al-Kharj, Al-Hariq, Al-Dalam, Al-Muzahmiyya, and Hawtah Bani Tamim would be affected by dust storms from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as the governorates of Al-Dawadmi, Al-Rayn, Al-Quwayiyah, and Afif from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It also expected that the effects of the active winds would extend to parts of the Northern Borders, Al-Jouf, Hail, Al-Qassim, and Riyadh regions. Meteorological forecasts indicated that hot to very hot weather would continue in the Eastern Province on Monday and Tuesday, with maximum temperatures expected to reach at 47 degrees Celsius.
