Stay Safe Discover Amazing UAE Weather Alert For Thursday Rain And Dust
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather forecast for the United Arab Emirates for Thursday, September 3, 2026, warning of significant variability. While the day will start mostly clear to partly cloudy, convective clouds are expected to form over eastern and southern regions during the afternoon, bringing the potential for rainfall. Near these cloud formations, wind speeds could reach 50 kilometers per hour, resulting in dust and sandstorms in open areas.
* Temperature highs are expected to reach 46°C in internal regions, with Dubai reaching 43°C and Abu Dhabi 42°C.
* Authorities have advised outdoor workers to remain cautious, and employers are urged to ensure access to drinking water, rest, and shelter.
* Drivers are advised to adjust speeds according to visibility, maintain safe distances, and refrain from using hazard lights unless fully stopped.
City Temperatures And Forecasts
Specific city forecasts include: Sharjah 44°C/31°C, Ajman 41°C/33°C, Umm Al Quwain 43°C/28°C, Ras Al Khaimah 42°C, Fujairah 35°C, Liwa 43°C, Ruwais 38°C, and Al Sila 37°C. The NCM noted that Abu Dhabi will see a low of 31°C, while Dubai will see a low of 34°C.
Safety Guidelines For Workers And Drivers
Authorities have advised outdoor workers, including those in construction, delivery, maintenance, transport, and long-distance driving, to remain cautious. Employers are urged to ensure access to drinking water, rest, and shelter for teams working in open areas, while monitoring for heat-stress symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, and confusion. Drivers are advised to adjust speeds according to visibility, maintain safe distances, and refrain from using hazard lights unless fully stopped, as wind-blown dust may affect travel on highways and desert-side roads.
Humidity And Sea Conditions
Humidity is expected to rise tonight, with the possibility of fog or light fog in coastal and inland areas, particularly in the west, by Friday morning. This may impact early-shift workers and commuters. Sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea are forecasted to be slight to moderate. There is currently no nationwide work suspension or travel shutdown in effect. Residents are advised to rely on official NCM live updates and police instructions rather than unofficial weather videos, as convective weather patterns can change rapidly.