UAE Forecast: Varied Rainfall Intensity and Temperature Drop Expected This Friday

UAE Braces for Temperature Drop and Rainfall as Tropical Weather System Moves North

The UAE's National Center of Meteorology has forecast a significant weather shift for Friday, with temperatures expected to drop and varying intensities of rainfall anticipated across the country. The change comes as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) extends northward, bringing moisture-laden air masses from the Arabian Sea and Sea of Oman toward the Emirates.

Weather System Brings Relief from Summer Heat

The meteorological center explained that the region is currently influenced by the ITCZ's northward movement, combined with surface and upper-level low-pressure systems advancing from the south. This weather pattern is channeling humid air masses from surrounding bodies of water directly toward the UAE, creating conditions for widespread precipitation.

Eastern and southern regions are expected to bear the brunt of this weather system, with effects extending into some interior areas. The formation of cumulonimbus clouds will likely produce rainfall of varying intensities, occasionally accompanied by lightning and thunder.

Multi-Day Weather Pattern Expected

Wednesday and Thursday Conditions

The weather center predicted rainfall to begin Wednesday and continue through Thursday, with partly cloudy to occasionally overcast skies. Cumulonimbus cloud formation in eastern and southern areas will drive the precipitation during this period.

Friday's Temperature Drop

Friday's forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions, with occasional cloud cover over eastern and southern regions. The day will mark a notable temperature decrease, providing relief from the typical summer heat. Winds are expected to shift to southwesterly and northwesterly directions, maintaining light to moderate speeds of 10-25 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 35 km/h during daylight hours.

Weekend Outlook

Saturday and Sunday are forecast to maintain clear to partly cloudy conditions, with similar wind patterns continuing. The weekend should see more stable weather as the current system moves through the region.

Maritime and Visibility Conditions

Sea conditions are expected to remain relatively calm, with light to moderate waves in both the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman. However, the meteorological center warned that active winds associated with cumulonimbus clouds could stir up dust and sand, potentially reducing horizontal visibility in affected areas.

The combination of southeastern to northeastern winds, ranging from moderate to occasionally strong speeds, will likely create dusty conditions that could impact outdoor activities and transportation during peak weather activity.

Seasonal Weather Patterns in the Gulf

This weather system represents a typical seasonal transition pattern for the UAE and broader Gulf region. The ITCZ's northward migration often brings temporary relief from intense summer heat, though such systems can also create challenging conditions for aviation, marine activities, and construction projects that dominate the Emirates' economy.

The timing of this weather pattern aligns with historical seasonal shifts that typically occur during the summer months, when atmospheric pressure systems redistribute across the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding waters.