Sunny weather along the Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Sunny weather along the Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Sunny weather along the Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Sunny weather along the Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari for The National

UAE weather: Dubai could see 41°C on Thursday


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Weather conditions in Dubai on Thursday will be mostly clear and sunny with a moderate breeze.

Temperatures are due to peak at 41°C shortly after midday, accompanied by gentle winds of up to 24kph.

The forecast for Abu Dhabi promises a similar day of clear skies and light breezes.

Cooler temperatures have been predicted, with the mercury set to hit 38°C in the afternoon, with lighter winds of around 19kph.

The National Centre of Meteorology is predicting fair conditions for the UAE in general, but predicted a chance of some clouds forming over eastern areas in the afternoon.

The Centre said humidity will increase by night and into Friday morning, with a chance of fog or mist forming over coastal areas.

Night time temperatures could drop to around 30°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the course of Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday morning.

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