After a night of unsettled weather across parts of the UAE, with rain, thunder and lightning, many residents are waking up wondering if there’s more to come today.
The short answer? Yes – but the weather is expected to ease later this evening.
What’s happening now
An official amber weather alert remains in place across parts of the UAE, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) extending its warning until 8pm on Friday March 27.
The alert highlights rain, light to strong winds and some blowing dust, as cloud activity continues across the country. While conditions may vary from place to place, the overall pattern remains slightly unsettled through the day.
Here’s when more rain is expected
Looking at weather radar, NCM updates and Apple weather app, there is still one more round of rainfall expected later today.
- From around 4pm to 8pm, this is shaping up to be the main window for rain
- Expect scattered showers, with a chance of thunder and lightning in some areas
- Winds may become strong at times, particularly into the evening
This period is likely to mark the final phase of the current weather system before it starts to clear.
What the forecasts are showing
Across different platforms, the timing is fairly consistent. Weather radar indicates activity building again in the late afternoon, while Apple Weather points to rainfall between 4pm and 8pm.
Meanwhile, the NCM continues to highlight convective cloud formation, which is typically linked to short, sharp bursts of rain rather than steady, all-day showers.
Why the weather has been changeable
These conditions are being driven by convective clouds, which can develop quickly and bring a mix.
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