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SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)
The UAE is expected to witness unstable weather conditions on Monday with rough seas, scattered downpours of varying intensities, increased temperatures, and convective clouds, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
As for Tuesday, unstable weather with convective clouds, rainfall, and a temperature drop is expected, along with moderate to fresh winds, occasionally strong, and rough sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea.
On Wednesday, cloudy weather with rainfall in Northern and Eastern areas accompanied by light to moderate winds is forecast. Seas will be rough, gradually becoming slight by evening in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea.
By Thursday, the weather is expected to be fair with partly cloudy skies, rising temperatures, and humid conditions. Sea conditions are anticipated to be slight in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea.
According to the NCM’s Seasonal Climate Outlook for April to June 2024, the Arabian Peninsula is expected to experience above-normal temperatures, with a 70% chance of surpassing these levels during the season. Moreover, the forecast indicates above-normal rainfall in the eastern, southern, and northeastern regions of the Arabian Peninsula.
For the UAE, the outlook indicates a chance of above-normal temperatures (around 0.5°C to 1.5°C) with a 70% chance across the entire UAE. Additionally, the deterministic forecast indicates above-normal rainfall conditions.
For April, the NCM forecasts significant weather changes across the Arabian Peninsula. Forecasts suggest a high probability of above-normal temperatures for most areas, with a likelihood exceeding 60%. Anticipated temperature anomalies range between 0.5°C to 1.5°C above normal.
Precipitation patterns indicate near-normal rainfall overall, with the eastern and southern peninsulas likely experiencing above-normal conditions, with a probability exceeding 40%.
For the UAE, there is a higher likelihood of increased temperatures. Additionally, near normal rainfall conditions are expected over most of the country.
