UAE weather: Temperatures reach 49°C as humidity rises to 90%, with fog possible in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Dubai: Hot and humid conditions are continuing today, across the UAE, as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather and building humidity.

With relative humidity (RH) peaking at 90% in coastal and island areas, and at 85% in internal and mountainous regions of the UAE, you can expect the probability of fog or mist formation over some areas, like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The NCM advises driving cautiously in the early morning hours tomorrow, as visibility may be adversely affected.

Temperatures in the mid-40s

The NCM expects temperatures to decrease starting tomorrow, but today’s mercury is holding steady in the mid-40s.

Today, coastal and island regions are set to experience highs between 40°C and 45°C, while internal regions will be warmer, at 44°C to 49°C.

Abu Dhabi will reach 44°C, while Dubai and Al Ain will peak at 43°C. Ras Al Khaimah will reach 42°C, Sharjah will see a high of 41°C, and Ajman 40°C. Fujairah will be relatively cooler, at 37°C. Liwa will experience the highest temperature in the country today, of 48°C.

Gusts of dust, and calm seas

Light to moderate southeasterly to northwesterly winds, freshening at times, will average speeds of 10 to 25km/h and increase to 35km/h along the coast and 40km/h inland, according to the NCM. Winds may stir up dust in open and exposed areas, so the authorities caution residents to take the necessary precautions in such situations.

However, you can expect slight sea conditions in both the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Gulf, with waves reaching heights of two feet on-shore and three feet off-shore.

Here is the complete breakdown of minimum and maximum temperatures across the Emirates today:

Maximum Temp (°C) Minimum Temp (°C)

Dubai 43°C 31°C

Abu Dhabi 44°C 29°C

Al Ain 43°C 30°C

Sharjah 41°C 29°C

Ajman 40°C 33°C

Fujairah 37°C 31°C

Ras Al Khaimah 42°C 27°C

Umm Al Quwain 39°C 26°C

Liwa 48°C 27°C