UAE weather: Thunderstorms with rain this week forecasts NCM

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The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecast the UAE will see partly cloudy weather with formation of cumulonimbus clouds that bring rain to eastern areas and some inland areas starting Monday, April 29.

The weather agency posted videos of rain and confirmed light rain across parts of Dubai, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah and Fujairah.

A chance of convective cloud formation associated with rainfall over some Eastern, Northern and Internal areas and fresh wind with a speed of 40 km/hr from 08:15 until 18:00 Monday 29/04/2024. pic.twitter.com/RdSlLku9ae

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) April 29, 2024

Rain followed by windy conditions

The NCM said winds will be light to moderate in speed, sometimes becoming active and raising dust, blowing from the south-east to north-east at 10 to 25 km/h, reaching 40 km/h.

The NCM added that the Arabian Gulf will have light to moderate waves at times, with the first tide occurring at 5:44 PM and the second at 3:36 AM. The first low tide will be at 10:47 AM and the second at 8:55 PM.

The Sea of Oman will have light waves, with the first tide occurring at 1:44 PM and the second at 11:00 PM. The first low tide will be at 7:34 PM and the second at 7:39 AM.

فرصة تكون سحب ركامية يصاحبها سقوط أمطار على بعض المناطق الشرقية والشمالية والداخلية ورياح نشطة السرعة وتصل سرعتها 40 كم/س وذلك من الساعة 08:15 حتى الساعة 18:00 الإثنين 29/04/2024. pic.twitter.com/25GsrA5tYJ

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) April 29, 2024

Thunderstorms and heavy rain starting May 1

As the week progresses, a low pressure system will bring inclement weather from the west by Wednesday night, said the NCM. The weather system is expected to extend over most areas of the country on Thursday, May 2.

The surface low pressure from the Red Sea will impact the country, forecast the NCM.

The NCM said the extension of low-pressure system from the north is also expected which will see cloud migration from Saudi Arabia towards the UAE.

The unstable weather conditions expected late Wednesday night will see convective cloud formations, resulting in moderate to heavy rainfall across the country.

Abu Dhabi will experience moderate to heavy rain showers and thunderstorms on Thursday followed by Dubai and Sharjah as the weather system progresses northwards.

الحالة الجوية خلال الفترة من الأحد 28 أبريل إلى السبت 4 مايو 2024
Weather situation from Sunday 28 April to Saturday 4 May 2024 pic.twitter.com/Of9DKGCDqH

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) April 28, 2024

NCM issues alert for motorists

The weather agency issued warnings to motorists to exercise caution when driving on roads and highways during inclement weather.

#أمطار #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد#Rain #NCM pic.twitter.com/Fwos7UTXgP

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) April 29, 2024

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