UAE temperatures to reach 49C before rains begin on Tuesday

UAE temperatures are expected to reach a peak of 49°C in inland areas on Monday, 31 August, before an unsettled weather front brings rainfall and a cooling trend starting Tuesday. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a forecast on Monday morning detailing a transition from extreme heat to convective cloud activity and lower temperatures over the coming days. For Monday, inland temperatures will range between 44°C and 49°C, while coastal areas and islands are expected to see highs of 40°C to 45°C. Mountainous regions remain the coolest part of the country, with maximums between 30°C and 37°C. Light to moderate winds, occasionally reaching 40 km/h, are likely to kick up dust and sand, reducing horizontal visibility in internal regions. Rainfall and cooling trend from Tuesday Conditions are forecast to shift on Tuesday as humidity increases overnight, potentially leading to fog or mist in coastal areas. The NCM expects convective clouds to develop over eastern parts of the country by Tuesday afternoon, bringing a probability of rainfall. This shift will trigger a decline in temperatures, particularly in the western regions of the UAE. The chance of precipitation is expected to persist through Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, rain-bearing clouds are again likely to form over eastern areas during the afternoon, accompanied by fresh winds that may cause blowing dust. By Thursday, a further drop in temperatures is anticipated across most of the country as cloud…