Scorching Temperatures Forecast Across the UAE as Pressure Systems Move In
Residents in the UAE should prepare for another blistering day as a combination of surface and upper-air low-pressure systems brings intense heat to the region. The National Center of Meteorology has indicated that while skies will see some cloud cover, the cooling effect will be minimal. Inland areas are bracing for the highest heat, with thermometers expected to climb between 44°C and 49°C, while coastal spots and islands will hover in the 40°C to 45°C range. Even the cooler mountainous regions will experience significant heat, with peaks reaching up to 38°C.
As the sun sets, the sweltering conditions will persist, with nighttime lows remaining uncomfortably warm, often staying above 25°C even in higher elevations. Light to moderate breezes, blowing at speeds of up to 35km/h, will provide little relief, while humidity levels are predicted to spike significantly overnight and into the early morning hours, particularly along the coast and in the mountains. Despite the atmospheric instability, maritime conditions are expected to remain calm, with only slight waves predicted for both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.