Extreme heat, hazy skies, and chance of rain on Saturday

emirates7 - The UAE remains gripped by intense summer heat, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels and sparking renewed health warnings against spending time outdoors.

AccuWeather reports that Dubai will see hazy sunshine with a blistering high of 45°C today, alongside breezy afternoon conditions. While the current temperature is 33°C, it feels closer to 38°C under the strong sun. Nighttime will stay uncomfortably warm and partly cloudy, with lows only around 35°C.

Abu Dhabi faces equally severe conditions, with highs reaching 46°C under partly sunny skies. The evening will offer little relief, as temperatures hover near 35°C.

According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), eastern and southern regions may experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a chance of light rain. Inland highs are forecast to range between 44°C and 49°C, coastal areas between 43°C and 48°C, and mountainous areas between 30°C and 36°C.

Yesterday, the UAE’s hottest reading was 49.6°C in Jazeera B.G. (Al Dhafra region) at 3:15 pm.

Winds are expected to remain light to moderate, occasionally freshening from the southeast to northeast at 10–25 km/h, with gusts of up to 35 km/h. Sea conditions will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and calm in the Oman Sea.

Health authorities continue to caution against outdoor exertion, urging residents to avoid direct sun exposure and prioritize hydration.