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Convective clouds are expected to bring rainfall to eastern and southern parts of the UAE, while winds could reach 50kph and temperatures climb to 49°C

Parts of the Gulf could face conditions more favourable for rainfall from August to October as El Niño strengthens

According to the NCM, the country will experience fair to partly cloudy skies at the start of the period, with temperatures climbing steadily through the weekend

While light rain is expected in parts of the country, strong winds and reduced visibility due to blowing dust may pose challenges, particularly midweek

National Centre of Meteorology forecasts scattered rainfall, reduced visibility and rough seas in the Arabian Gulf as a low-pressure system moves across the country

The NCM added that Saturday and Sunday may see intensified conditions

Strong winds of up to 53 km/h and dust alerts sweep parts of the UAE as a regional weather system intensifies

The UAE will see a stretch of shifting weather conditions from Saturday through Tuesday, with temperatures dipping again and winds strengthening at times, according to NCM

The guidance comes as the UAE experiences a spell of unstable weather, with rainfall, strong winds and reduced visibility reported across multiple emirates

Emirates cautioned travellers departing from Dubai International Airport on March 26 and 27 to prepare for adverse weather.