UAE weather update: Rainfall, fresh winds expected; NCM issues fog alert

Fog was reported over select areas of the country during early morning hours, while light to moderate winds are expected by end of day, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has confirmed.

Mist formations were recorded over Al Khtam, Al Rahba, Al Bahya, Al Ruwais and Abu Dhabi International Airport in the capital emirate, and over Al Aweer in the neighbouring emirate of Dubai, NCM tweeted.

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“Light to moderate winds, becoming fresh by night over the sea. The sea will be slight to moderate, becoming rough by night in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in Oman Sea,” NCM added.

Overcast conditions with fresh breeze and potential rainfall is expected today and across the entire week. Meanwhile, a significant temperature dip is anticipated on Monday, December 7.

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 12.5°C in Raknah at 7am today morning.

Temperatures hovered between 17-30°C in the coastal areas, 15-32°C across the internal areas and between 10-27°C in the mountains.