Sunny weather along the Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Sunny weather along the Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari for The National

UAE weather: Dubai could see 41°C on Thursday



Weather conditions in Dubai on Thursday will be mostly clear and sunny with a moderate breeze.

Temperatures are due to peak at 41°C shortly after midday, accompanied by gentle winds of up to 24kph.

The forecast for Abu Dhabi promises a similar day of clear skies and light breezes.

Cooler temperatures have been predicted, with the mercury set to hit 38°C in the afternoon, with lighter winds of around 19kph.

The National Centre of Meteorology is predicting fair conditions for the UAE in general, but predicted a chance of some clouds forming over eastern areas in the afternoon.

The Centre said humidity will increase by night and into Friday morning, with a chance of fog or mist forming over coastal areas.

Night time temperatures could drop to around 30°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the course of Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday morning.