recorded over the country today is 50.1°C in Bada Dafas (Al Dhafra Region) at 14:30 UAE Local time.
Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly breezes will occasionally intensify and blow dust during the day.
The National Centre of Meteorology for the UAE anticipates fair to partly cloudy weather today, with low clouds beginning to gather over the east coast by morning and a potential of some convective cloud formation.
Over several western coastal locations, the Met Department anticipates humid conditions by Saturday night and Sunday morning. Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds, with gusts up to 40 kph, will occasionally freshen up and blow dust during the day.
The sea will occasionally be light to moderate in the Oman Sea and light to moderate in the Arabian Gulf.
Razeen and Gasyoura are expected to have 49°C temperatures today. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are expected to see 47°C and 46°C, respectively. Low temperatures in the emirates will be 34°C and 36°C, respectively.
Weather alert for motorists: Cloudy, with a chance of rain in Abu Dhabi
Convective clouds accumulated over vast areas of the nation on Friday afternoon, prompting authorities to warn drivers, residents, and tourists to Abu Dhabi to exercise additional caution and drive more gently in the rain.
The Abu Dhabi Police issued a notice in the afternoon urging drivers to use caution due to the rainy conditions and to abide by the changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.
On Friday, July 14, 2023, between 2.45 and 8 o'clock, convective clouds were observed over some areas of Abu Dhabi, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
The weather service has issued a yellow advisory for the Al Ain region, warning locals and visitors to exercise caution when outdoors.
