UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi to expect a cloudy day

Dust storms possible in some areas

Dusty and windy weather in Dubai. An image from Dubai Creek in Deira Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National 

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The UAE woke to a cloudy and chilly day, with temperatures expected to reach a maximum of just 19°c on the coast.

The skies are expected to remain cloudy to partly cloudy, particularly in the east, north and some areas on the coast, which could see some rain.

It should be sunny in Dubai until mid-afternoon, when cloud could begin to build, while Abu Dhabi is expected to remain bright, if chilly, all day.

Gusty winds, which will be strong over the sea, will blow dust and sand over exposed areas.

Conditions will be rough to very rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and rough in the Oman Sea.

Looking ahead to Monday, it will remain cold and cloudy, with a fresh breeze in Abu Dhabi and a maximum temperature of 21°c. Dubai will be sunnier and slightly warmer at 23°c.

Temperatures are expected to climb a little on Tuesday. A rise in humidity overnight could result in patches of mist and fog on Wednesday and Thursday morning.