Dubai: The UAE is set for a hot, windy day, with temperatures averaging in the low 40s across most emirates, and strong gusts stirring up dust and sand.According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the weather is expected to be fair in general today, with clear skies. However, light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds, which average between 10 to 20km/h, may increase in speed to 40km/h at times. In open desert areas, or exposed areas within the cities, you may experience blowing dust, and reduced visibility when driving. The NCM urges caution for pedestrians and motorists who are exposed to dust in these conditions.Hotter urban areas, cooler mountain regionsTemperatures will remain intense and warm across the UAE today, with Dubai holding steady at a peak temperature of 39°C, while Sharjah and Abu Dhabi will both see highs of 40°C. Al Ain residents can expect the mercury to slide up to 45°C, with Liwa peaking at 47°C.For cooler weather, head to mountain regions in the UAE, where the temperatures will range between 32°C and 37°C, according to the NCM.Avoid night visit to the beachIf you’re planning to visit the beach today, avoid nighttime excursions in the western regions of the UAE, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai, due to rough sea conditions.Arabian Gulf: The NCM forecasts slight to moderate conditions in the day time, with calm seas and wave heights between two to four feet. By the evening, however, waves offshore will reach heights of six feet, and stronger winds will churn up rougher seas, so it’s best to avoid visiting the beach at night.Oman Sea: On the eastern coast of the country, sea conditions will remain slight or calm all day, with an average wave height of two to three feet.Here is the complete breakdown of minimum and maximum temperatures across the Emirates today:Maximum Temp (°C) Minimum Temp (°C)Dubai 39°C 30°CAbu Dhabi 40°C 29°CAl Ain 45°C 28°CSharjah 40°C 29°CAjman 37°C 30°CFujairah 38°C 31°CRas Al Khaimah 40°C 29°CUmm Al Quwain 38°C 27°CLiwa 47°C 27°C
