Many parts of the UAE woke on Friday, 19 December, to wet roads and unsettled skies as a rain-bearing weather system continued to move east across the country overnight, with conditions expected to linger into the afternoon.
A short video snippet from Apple’s weather radar app on Friday morning illustrates how the system is set to progressively shift east throughout the day.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the UAE remains under the influence of a surface low-pressure system interacting with moist air, leading to the formation of convective cloud cover and scattered rainfall of varying intensity.
The NCM said rainfall may be accompanied by thunder, lightning and isolated hail, particularly across northern and eastern parts of the country.
In its latest forecast, the NCM warned that unsettled conditions are expected to continue through much of Friday, with periods of rain extending beyond midday, before gradually easing later in the day.
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Winds may strengthen at times, blowing dust and sand in exposed areas and reducing horizontal visibility. Sea conditions in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea are also expected to be moderate to rough at times.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on wet and slippery roads and advised residents to stay updated through official weather channels.
