Rainy weather is on the horizon for certain parts of the UAE over the next couple of days, as per Mariam Alshahhi, a meteorologist from the UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM).
Areas like Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra, Al Wathba, Al Ain, and the eastern and northern emirates including Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain should brace for heavy rainfall on Wednesday, February 28, and Thursday, February 29.
However, Dubai and Sharjah are expected to have cloudy skies with occasional light rain.
This weather pattern is due to a surface low-pressure system from the Southwest and an extension of an upper-air low-pressure system, along with a western jetstream.
The day will start with cloudy weather and light rain primarily in Al Dhafrah, moving gradually to Al Wathba and Al Ain.
As the day progresses, more clouds will form over these areas, potentially leading to moderate rainfall. Clouds will also move over Dubai and Sharjah, with scattered light rain.
The situation is forecasted to peak on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning with heavy rain and thunder activity. Temperatures will drop by Thursday noon, and cloud cover will gradually decrease by Thursday night. Moderate winds are expected by Thursday noon, possibly leading to dust and sandstorms, especially in coastal areas.
Cloud seeding might be carried out if suitable clouds are identified. The NCM’s cloud seeding division monitors convective clouds, which are most conducive to successful cloud seeding. Additionally, the NCM alert suggests convective clouds with a chance of rainfall in some eastern areas on Friday, while coastal regions may remain dry.