Overview
- The National Centre of Meteorology, which flagged Wednesday as the peak, forecast fresh to strong northwesterly winds at 15–30 km/h with gusts near 50 km/h that lift dust and cut visibility on roads.
- Marine conditions turn hazardous as the Arabian Gulf becomes rough to very rough and the Sea of Oman runs moderate to rough, prompting warnings to delay trips at sea.
- Intermittent light rain is possible during the day over western and coastal areas, though widespread or long-lasting showers are not expected.
- City forecasts show highs near 27°C in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah with overnight lows around 19–22°C, creating a cooler feel despite temperatures sitting within normal April ranges.
- Forecasters trace the unsettled spell to cooler northern air overriding warmer, humid air from the south under an upper-level low, with winds and dust expected to ease on Thursday and a gradual warm-up toward the weekend.