UAE weather: humid conditions expected over the weekend

The searing summer heat may be on the wane but humidity is on the way

High levels of humidity in the UAE can make the summer air feel sticky. All photos by Victor Besa / The National

The UAE flag waves in the breeze.

In the summer months, the typical humidity ranges from a dry 30 per cent to a very humid 89 per cent.

Humidity is expected to rise as windy conditions are forecast across the country.

Hazy weather at Al Reem Island after evening showers in Abu Dhabi.

Hazy morning weather at Al Raha Creek in Abu Dhabi.

A hazy morning along the E10 highway in Abu Dhabi.

Dark clouds gather above the Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Forecasters on Thursday said humidity levels are expected to rise in parts of the UAE.

The National Centre of Meteorology said coastal areas would be chiefly affected ― especially in the evening ― where humidity levels could be as high as 85 per cent.

"[It will be] humid by night and Friday morning with a probability of mist formation over some coastal areas," the NCM said in its Thursday weather report.

"Light to moderate south-easterly to north-easterly winds, freshening at times [could cause] blowing dust during daytime. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea."

Temperatures could hit 43ºC in the interior on Thursday and sink as low as 23ºC in the mountains.

More humidity is expected on Friday night and into the weekend, the NCM said, accompanied by some fog or mist formation over some coastal and interior areas, especially in the west of the country.

Winds of up to 35kph could also cause dust clouds.

NCM said fog formation is expected from 11pm Friday until 8:30am Saturday and warned motorists to drive carefully.

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