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The UAE is set to experience several days of unstable weather, with rainfall, strong winds and rough sea conditions expected to affect parts of the country through the weekend, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
In its latest forecast, the NCM said conditions will turn partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with convective cloud formation bringing rainfall over islands and extending to coastal, northern and eastern areas. Businesses operating in logistics, construction, marine services and outdoor operations have been advised to factor in potential disruptions, particularly due to reduced visibility and rough sea conditions.
For today, moderate to fresh winds are expected to strengthen at times, causing blowing dust and sand and a deterioration in horizontal visibility. Sea conditions will range from moderate to rough in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea, especially during periods of cloud activity.
On Thursday, December 18, weather conditions are expected to become more unstable, with scattered rainfall of varying intensity across the country. The NCM has warned that thunderstorms, lightning and hail may occur in limited areas. Southeasterly winds are forecast to shift northwesterly, reaching speeds of up to 60 km/h, with rough to very rough seas in the Arabian Gulf and rough conditions in the Oman Sea.
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Friday, December 19, is expected to see a continuation of unstable weather, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures. Rainfall, thunderstorms and hail remain possible in isolated areas, while wind speeds could reach up to 65 km/h. Sea conditions are forecast to remain rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf, posing challenges for marine transport and offshore operations.
By Saturday, December 20, weather conditions are expected to gradually ease, though partly cloudy skies and convective cloud formation may still bring rainfall to northern and eastern regions. Winds will remain moderate to fresh, strengthening over the sea, with rough conditions continuing in the Arabian Gulf.
On Sunday, December 21, conditions are forecast to improve further, with generally partly cloudy skies and a chance of light rainfall over islands, coastal and western areas. Humidity levels are expected to rise overnight and into Monday morning across some internal western regions, while sea conditions are predicted to moderate.
