The UAE weather alert for October 17 forecasts possible afternoon rain in eastern areas, inland temperatures reaching 42°C, dusty winds and overnight fog or mist in some coastal and inland districts.
ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast possible rainfall across eastern parts of the country on Saturday, October 17, as inland temperatures could climb to 42°C. The UAE weather alert also highlights rising humidity, occasional dusty winds and the possibility of fog or mist overnight.
Weather conditions are expected to remain generally fair to partly cloudy, although convective clouds may develop over eastern areas during the afternoon, bringing a chance of rain.
Which parts of the UAE could receive rain?
According to the NCM, eastern areas are most likely to experience afternoon cloud development, with possible rainfall as conditions become unsettled.
The forecast does not suggest widespread rain across the Emirates, and individual locations may experience different conditions.
Residents planning outdoor activities in eastern districts should monitor official weather updates, particularly as clouds develop later in the day.
How hot will the UAE get today?
Despite the possibility of rain, temperatures will remain high across much of the country.
The NCM’s regional temperature outlook indicates that inland areas could record highs between 37°C and 42°C.
Coastal areas and islands are forecast to experience temperatures between 35°C and 40°C, while mountainous locations could see comparatively cooler conditions ranging from 28°C to 33°C.
The UAE weather alert highlights the contrast between hot inland conditions and the possibility of localised afternoon showers.
Will fog affect visibility overnight?
Humidity is expected to increase on Saturday night and into Sunday morning, October 18, creating favourable conditions for fog or mist in some coastal and inland areas.
Humidity levels could reach 90 per cent in certain locations.
Motorists travelling late at night or early in the morning should remain alert to sudden reductions in visibility and follow official traffic advisories.
Are strong winds expected?
Winds are forecast to remain light to moderate, generally ranging between 10km/h and 25km/h.
However, speeds could increase to around 40km/h during periods of cloud activity, potentially raising dust in exposed areas.
Sea conditions are expected to remain slight in the Oman Sea, with slight to moderate conditions possible in the Arabian Gulf.
Will the rain continue next week?
The NCM’s five-day outlook indicates further chances of afternoon rainfall across northern, eastern and southern areas through the coming days.
Sunday, October 18, could bring convective clouds and possible rain to northern and eastern districts, while unsettled conditions may continue into the following week.
Impact to expect
The UAE weather alert could affect outdoor plans and road travel, particularly in eastern areas where rain is possible and in districts experiencing overnight fog. Residents should allow extra travel time when visibility deteriorates and follow official NCM updates as conditions change.
