The weather will be fair and partly cloudy, with a gradual increase in temperatures today in the UAE. Pawan Singh / The National
The weather will be fair and partly cloudy, with a gradual increase in temperatures today in the UAE. Pawan Singh / The National
The weather will be fair and partly cloudy, with a gradual increase in temperatures today in the UAE. Pawan Singh / The National
The weather will be fair and partly cloudy, with a gradual increase in temperatures today in the UAE. Pawan Singh / The National

Environment

UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi to see low-30s

Inland areas will see the highest temperatures, which are likely to reach 38°C

The National

April 17, 2021

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Temperatures will reach the high-30s in parts of the UAE on Saturday.

In Dubai, the temperature is likely to hit 31°C, while Abu Dhabi should see 33°C.

Along the coast and islands, the maximum is likely to be 35°C with 80 per cent humidity, and in the mountains temperatures are expected to hit 26°C with 60 per cent humidity.

The interior is expected to reach 38°C with up to 75 per cent humidity.

The National Centre of Meteorology said Saturday would be partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy at times over some areas.
There will be light to moderate winds that are fresh at times.
The sea will be moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea.

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