Abu dhabi: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) announced that local convective clouds are expected to form in the eastern and southern areas of the country, bringing rainfall of varying intensity. This weather pattern is due to the extension of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) moving from the south toward the country, coupled with the advancement of surface and upper-level low-pressure systems, and the influx of humid air masses from the Arabian Sea and the Sea of Oman. Rising daytime temperatures and the presence of the eastern mountains are also contributing factors.
According to Emirates News Agency, the NCM’s latest weather update, covering the period from Friday, 25th July to Monday, 28th July, states: “There is a chance of convective cloud formation accompanied by rainfall of varying intensity, possibly with small hailstones, lightning, and thunder at times, over some eastern and southern areas, extending to some internal regions.”
Winds are expected to be southeasterly to northeasterly, moderate in speed, becoming active to strong at times with the convective clouds. These conditions may cause blowing dust and sand, leading to reduced horizontal visibility. The sea conditions are projected to be slightly rough in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
