Overview
- The National Centre of Meteorology has extended forecasts for unstable, convective conditions through Monday, August 3, with yellow and orange alerts active for parts of the country.
- Alerts warn of rain, hail, blowing dust and gusts up to about 45–50 km/h in eastern, southern and some inland western areas, while coastal zones remain largely dry.
- Heavy showers and gusty winds were recorded this week in locations such as Al Ain and Fujairah, and a Storm Centre video showed intense rain on Al Shuwaib Road north of Al Ain.
- Extreme inland heat continues at the same time, with recent observations of highs near 48–49°C, raising risks of heat stress even where localized storms bring brief relief.
- Authorities have urged road safety, cautioned against distracted driving during dusty or rainy conditions, and the NCM says cloud seeding and El Niño-driven moisture have played roles in the recent wet spell.