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UAE weather: Foggy mornings, rainfall expected in some parts till Jan 13

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast humid and changeable weather across the UAE from Friday until Tuesday, with a chance of mist or light fog in the mornings and isolated rainfall in some areas.

The NCM said conditions will be humid during the early hours, particularly over internal and coastal areas, with mist or light fog possible. Weather is expected to turn fair to partly cloudy during the day, with low clouds forming over eastern and northern regions, bringing a chance of scattered rain.

Winds will be generally light to moderate, shifting between north-westerly, south-easterly and north-easterly, and may freshen at times, reaching speeds of up to 35kmph.

Sea conditions are forecast to be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in the Oman Sea, easing at times.

The NCM in a statement added that a slight rise in temperatures is expected on Sunday, while overall conditions will remain variable between humid and fair through Tuesday.

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FAQ

1.What is the forecast for sea conditions?

Sea conditions are expected to be slight to moderate in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea, easing at times.

2.What are the expected wind conditions?

Winds will be generally light to moderate, shifting between north-westerly, south-easterly, and north-easterly, with speeds reaching up to 35 km/h at times.

3.What will the weather be like during the day?

The weather is expected to turn fair to partly cloudy with low clouds forming over eastern and northern regions, bringing a chance of scattered rain.

4.When is mist or light fog expected to occur?

During the early hours, particularly over internal and coastal areas.

5.What weather conditions are forecasted for the UAE from Friday until Tuesday?

Humid and changeable weather with a chance of mist or light fog in the mornings and isolated rainfall in some areas.

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