UAE weather: dusty conditions with highs of about 40°C this week

Humidity and fog expected as strong winds blow across the country

A sandstorm hit Dubai on September 25, 2021. Pawan Singh / The National.

The storm reduced visibility across the city. Pawan Singh / The National.

Motorists exercised caution as the storm made driving conditions challenging. Pawan Singh / The National.

Buildings on Sheikh Zayed Road were hidden by a blanket of sand. Pawan Singh / The National.

Traffic slowed on Dubai's motorways as the storm swept in. Pawan Singh / The National.

The sun failed to pierce through a thick layer of sand and dust in the air. Pawan Singh / The National.

Motorists maintained a safe distance from one another to avoid collision. Pawan Singh / The National.

Temperatures are expected to rise significantly this week as dust continues to blow across many parts of the UAE.

On Monday, light to moderate winds from the south-east and north-west will cause sand to blow during the day at speeds of about 35 kilometres an hour.

Temperatures will rise to 40°C across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and as high as 44°C in Sweihan, near Al Ain.

The National Centre of Meteorology said Monday's weather would be “fair in general, with a significant increase in temperatures over some areas".

“Humid [on Monday] night and Tuesday morning over some coastal areas with a probability of mist or fog formation,” forecasters added.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, dusty conditions will continue and there will be light to moderate winds from the south-east and north-west at speeds of 40kph.

It will remain humid at night, with highs of 41°C in Dubai and 39 °C in Abu Dhabi during the day.

The sea will be moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf and calmer in the Gulf of Oman.

On Thursday, temperatures across the UAE will return to about 41°C to 42°C, including in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

In Al Ain, temperatures are expected to surge higher to around 46°C.