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Showers Drench Northern UAE as NCM Warns of Rough Seas and Gusty Winds

The meteorology center urges only necessary travel due to gusty winds, rough seas, and lingering showers.

Overview

  • Heavy showers continued on January 9 in parts of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, with videos showing water‑logged roads and cautious traffic.
  • The NCM earlier issued an orange alert for convective cloud formation in Fujairah, highlighting localized storm activity.
  • Short‑range forecasts through January 11 call for fair to partly cloudy skies with a chance of light rain, humid nights, and occasional morning mist.
  • Winds are generally 10–25 km/h with bursts up to 35–40 km/h, and the Oman Sea saw a warned period of rough conditions even as seas are otherwise slight to moderate.
  • Authorities advise residents to avoid driving unless necessary and to use low‑beam headlights in reduced visibility, as temperatures ranged from 5.1°C on Jebel Jais to 27.3°C in Sweihan.