As predicted, rain has hit parts of the UAE today, like Ras Al Khaimah, and there is more in store for residents this week.
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The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) shared videos of heavy rain at Jebel Jais today afternoon. The rain led to streams pouring down the mountain.
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Cloudy activity in the eastern parts of the country like Fujairah and Khor Fakkan is especially prevalent.
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Currently, convective clouds associated with rain are in the skies across the emirates. The NCM has issued a yellow warning for residents along the coastal areas of the UAE. The warning asks residents to “be aware” and “be on the lookout when going outdoors”.
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A red warning has also been issued because of unstable conditions at the Arabian Sea and near the islands on the west coast near Abu Dhabi.
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Tomorrow, Wednesday, unstable weather will continue over the country, with cloudy skies. Scattered rainfall with varying intensities is expected across the UAE with thunder and lightning at times and a decrease in temperatures.
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Moderate to strong winds are also expected to blow at a speed of 30 – 45 km/h, reaching 70 km/hr at times, causing blowing dust and sand over exposed areas with poor to very poor horizontal visibility.
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Drivers and those planning to go outdoors must take necessary precautions.
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The sea will continue to be rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf as well as the Oman Sea especially with cloud activity increasing.
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