UAE weather: Hazy and humid with temperatures up to 49°C

ABU DHABI // Hot, hazy and humid weather is forecast over the country on Thursday, with partial cloud cover at times over some areas.

Cloud will increase in eastern areas in the afternoon, according to the National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology.

Winds will be light to moderate and will freshen at times, stirring dust and sand over exposed areas during the day.

Relative humidity is likely to increase during the night and early Friday morning over some coastal areas. Fog and mist may form.

Conditions will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and rough at times, especially to the north of the Oman Sea.

High temperatures along the coast are expected with a maximum of 44°C and low of 39°C, and a range of 44°C to 49°C is forecast farther inland. In the mountains, temperatures will range from 32°C to 36°C.

Similar sunny conditions are expected over the weekend.

newsdesk@thenational.ae

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