UAE weather: Possible rain, drop in temperatures on March 17

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecasted partly cloudy to cloudy weather for today, with rainfall expected in some areas and a drop in temperatures.

According to the NCM, the lowest temperature recorded over the country this morning was 13.4°C in Mebreh Mountain (Ras Al Khaimah) at 06:30am UAE Local time.

The centre’s daily weather report also indicates that humidity levels will rise during the night and Tuesday morning, particularly in coastal regions.

Light to moderate winds, which will occasionally intensify, are anticipated to impact the area, as reported by state news agency, WAM.

Winds are forecasted to be south-westerly to north-westerly, shifting to a more consistent north-westerly direction, with speeds ranging from 10 to 25 km/h. However, gusts could reach up to 40 km/h in some locations.

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In terms of sea conditions, the Arabian Gulf is expected to experience slight to moderate waves, while the Oman Sea will see only slight waves.