Impact Level: Notification

Locations Affected: UAE , Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates

Tracking Id: RINTP2969242308

Description:

As per reports, the UAE is forecast to experience extreme heat conditions on Tuesday (01 July), with the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reporting expected maximum temperatures of 44 degrees Celsius to 49 degree Celsius in inland areas.

• The overall weather will be fair to partly cloudy, with low cloud formation along the eastern coast.
• Humidity levels are expected to increase by night and into Wednesday (02 July ) morning, raising the likelihood of fog or mist formation over some coastal and internal zones.
• Sea conditions are forecast to remain slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea.
• Sea conditions are forecast to remain slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea.

Impact:

• Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures may result in heat exhaustion, dehydration, and heatstroke.
• The anticipated early morning fog or mist could reduce visibility, affecting road traffic safety on coastal and internal routes.
• The demand on electricity for cooling systems is expected to increase, which could result in localized stress on power infrastructure, especially in residential and industrial zones.

Recommendations:

It is advised to maintain caution and monitor further updates via National Center of Meteorology’s website (https://ncm.ae).

Sources:
• https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-alert-temperatures-to-hit-49c-as-extreme-heat-persist-1.500182642
• https://x.com/ncmuae/status/1939945801066725474