UAE Braces for Dust Storms and Rough Seas This Week

May 19, 2026

43 min

May 19, 2026 02:30

UAE weather alert: Dust storms, 40km/h winds and rough seas this week

## Weather Conditions

The UAE is set to experience fluctuating temperatures and windy conditions this week. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecasted winds reaching up to 40 km/h, which are expected to stir up dust and create rough sea conditions.

## Temperature Variations

Temperatures will vary between 39°C and 43°C in coastal and internal regions. A slight temperature rise is anticipated on Wednesday, followed by a decrease on Thursday, before climbing again on Friday.

## Sea Conditions

The Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea will see moderate to rough conditions, with particularly rough seas expected in northern areas by Wednesday afternoon. These conditions are likely to persist throughout the week.

## Weather Systems

The current weather is influenced by a weak surface low-pressure system from the east and a high-pressure system from the west, along with an upper-air high-pressure ridge.

Read the full story at the source

What you need to know to get Emirates ID?

Leave your details and get a guide as a gift to avoid mistakes

Article contents