Prediction: Scattered clouds expected during the day with potential for rainfall; highest temperature reaches 47 degrees Celsius in UAE.
The Gulf region is bracing for extreme weather conditions over the next few days, with temperatures soaring in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, reaching 42°C and 43°C respectively. Internal areas in the UAE are expected to experience even higher temperatures, with some areas reaching a scorching 47°C.
Blowing dust and sand, moving at speeds of 10-25 kmph, and reaching 40 kmph, is expected due to the winds. Residents are advised to take precautions, especially during these windy conditions.
The weather will be humid by night and Saturday morning over some coastal and internal areas. Other areas in the UAE will see temperatures as low as 30°C, providing a slight relief from the heat.
Conditions at sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Light to moderate Southeasterly to Northeasterly winds will blow, freshening at times with clouds. There is a chance of some convective clouds formation eastward and southward, associated with rainfall.
In a separate development, a red alert for heavy rains has been issued in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The National Center of Meteorology in Saudi Arabia has urged residents to take precautions during rainfall, particularly in relation to water pools, valleys, and dams. However, it's important to note that no information was found regarding who issued the warning for heavy rainfall in Makkah.
The highest temperature on Thursday of 48.1°C was recorded at 2.15pm in Sweihan. The weather in the UAE is expected to be fair to partly cloudy on Friday, with temperatures in Sharjah ranging between 30°C and 43°C. There is also a probability of fog or mist formation in certain areas.
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