Dubai: Rough seas, strong winds, and heavy rainfall are coming to the UAE today, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issuing a cautionary notice for sea-goers.
The NCM forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy weather at times, accompanied by convective clouds, with scattered rainfall expected over some regions of the UAE at intervals. The NCM says it may turn into heavy rainfall, at times, affecting areas like Fujairah and Kalba.
Temperatures in the low-30s
Temperatures are in the low-30s across the UAE.
Fujairah will see a high of 35°C today, while Ras Al Khaimah will peak at 33°C. Ajman and Umm Al Quwain will reach 32°C. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah will experience the coolest peak temperature today, at 31°C.
Rough seas in the west
The NCM has issued a marine advisory for sea-goers and fishermen from November 10 to November 16.
The NCM expects the following sea conditions:
Arabian Gulf: The Arabian Gulf is expected to be rough to very rough at times due to active northwesterly winds. You can expect waves reaching up to five feet on-shore, and up to 10 feet off-shore.
Sea of Oman: On the eastern coast, the Sea of Oman will also experience rough sea conditions, from today until Saturday, with waves reaching up to three feet on-shore and up to six feet off-shore.
Here is the complete breakdown of minimum and maximum temperatures across the Emirates today:
Maximum Temp (°C) Minimum Temp (°C)
Dubai 31°C 25°C
Abu Dhabi 31°C 26°C
Al Ain 33°C 26°C
Sharjah 31°C 25°C
Ajman 32°C 24°C
Fujairah 35°C 27°C
Ras Al Khaimah 33°C 23°C
Umm Al Quwain 32°C 23°C
Liwa 33°C 23°C
Source: Emirates 24|7