A shifting weather pattern is set to take hold across the UAE from midweek, bringing cooler conditions, patchy clouds and periodic rainfall, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
Forecasters say the change will stem from a combination of low-pressure systems developing at the surface and higher atmospheric levels, paired with a cold air mass and an upper-level westerly current. This mix is expected to trigger cloud formation over scattered parts of the country.
From Wednesday, skies will fluctuate between partly cloudy and overcast, with intermittent showers possible, particularly along the coast as well as in northern and eastern regions. Winds will generally blow from the southeast to northeast, remaining light to moderate but occasionally strengthening enough to raise dust.
The NCM noted that Wednesday will begin the shift, with more clouds building in western areas and temperatures edging down. Winds will swing from southeasterly to northwesterly at 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 35 km/h. Sea conditions will stay calm in both the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
Cloudy intervals will continue into Thursday, mainly over coastal and northern zones where rainfall may occur. Winds will follow a similar southeast-to-northwest pattern, maintaining speeds between 10 and 25 km/h and peaking at 35 km/h. The Arabian Gulf is expected to be light to moderate, while the Sea of Oman remains light.
By Friday, the same mix of cloud cover and occasional showers is likely to persist in the north and along the coast. Nighttime humidity will rise, extending into Saturday morning in inland areas. Wind speeds and directions will mirror the previous days, and seas will remain light to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and light in the Sea of Oman.
Saturday will bring another round of partly cloudy to overcast skies, with rain possible in coastal, northern and eastern areas. Inland regions may experience humid conditions overnight into Sunday, with a chance of light fog forming. Winds will again alternate from southeasterly to northwesterly at 10 to 25 km/h, touching 35 km/h at times. The sea state is expected to stay consistent with the rest of the week.
