NCM forecasts rain, hail, temperature drop in UAE

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast clouds moving into the country from the west beginning today, Tuesday, and continuing through Thursday. These will include convective clouds, bringing light to moderate rainfall that could become heavy in some areas, with a chance of hail in isolated locations.

The NCM said this weather pattern marks the season’s first autumn wave and will bring a drop in temperatures in two stages: an initial decrease of approximately 2°C on Tuesday, followed by a further decline of 2°C to 3°C on Thursday.

The centre also warned that winds associated with convective clouds, along with northwesterly winds, could reach speeds of up to 50 km/h at times. These winds are expected to raise dust and sand, reducing horizontal visibility. Sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman are forecast to be rough to very rough at times.