Urgent 24: Rising dust.. UAE weather records its highest temperatures during the week

Monday 16/March/2026 – 07:06 AM

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The National Center of Meteorology expects that the UAE weather today, Monday, March 16, 2026, will witness a noticeable rise in temperatures, the highest during the current week, with fair to partly cloudy conditions turning to cloudy at times at night. Light to moderate northeasterly to southwesterly winds blow at a speed between 10 and 20 kilometers per hour, sometimes brisk to reach 35 kilometers per hour, causing dust and dirt in some areas.

Emirates weather today

Liwa tops the list of highest temperatures in light of the UAE’s weather today, with a maximum of 40 degrees Celsius, followed by Ruwais with 39 degrees, then Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Sela’a with 38 degrees, while the Greater and Lesser Tunb Islands, Abu Musa, and Dalma record the lowest rates, with maximums ranging between 29 and 30 degrees Celsius.

This clear contrast reflects the large difference between the hot, dry interior regions and the more temperate coastal and island regions. Sensitive groups are advised to avoid direct exposure to sunlight during peak hours in light of this high temperature that characterizes the UAE’s weather today.

Sea state in the Emirates

Relative calm prevails on the two waterfronts in the UAE weather today. In the Arabian Gulf, the waves will be light, with the first tide expected to occur at 02:11, while the first low tide will occur at 23:18. As for the Sea of ​​Oman, the waves remain light as well, with the first tide expected at 07:46, and the second tide at 20:54, while the first low tide occurs at 14:13 and the second high tide at 06:03. These data indicate generally favorable marine conditions, with the need to take into account tidal times when practicing coastal activities.

UAE weather for a week

The National Center of Meteorology revealed detailed weather forecasts for the Emirates during the period from today until Friday, March 20, which includes successive weather fluctuations ranging from clear to cloudy conditions, light rain, and wind activity.

After today’s high temperature, Tuesday will witness clear to partly cloudy weather, turning to cloudy at night, especially on the coasts, islands, and northern regions, with the possibility of light rain and a noticeable drop in temperatures in the west.

Moderate to active northeasterly to northwesterly winds blow at a speed ranging between 15 and 30 kilometers per hour and sometimes reaching 45 kilometers, raising dust during the day, with turbulence expected in the Arabian Gulf waves.

On Wednesday, the clouds will remain partly cloudy, with chances of light rain remaining in the western and coastal regions and the islands, in addition to an additional drop in temperatures. Northwesterly winds blow at a speed of between 15 and 25 kilometers and sometimes up to 40 kilometers, with a turbulent to moderate sea in the Arabian Gulf.

On Thursday, partial cloudiness will continue with chances of light rain over the western and coastal regions and the islands, southeasterly to northeasterly winds at speeds ranging between 10 and 25 km and reaching 35 km, and medium waves in the Gulf and light in the Sea of ​​Oman.

At the end of the week on Friday, partly cloudy conditions will continue with scattered chances of rain, winds at speeds ranging between 15 and 25 km and up to 40 km, and a moderate sea that may be turbulent at times in the Arabian Gulf. The Center recommends following the latest developments in the UAE’s weather today and in the coming days through its official platforms.

Temperature table in the Emirates today