UAE weather: Strong winds and high waves

Not ideal conditions for seafarers

May 26, 2011 - The rough waters of the Arabian Gulf are seen from the rear of a ship during a voyage from Sharjah to Sir Bu Na'yr island. The rough seas caused many fisherman in the area to seek refuge off the coast of Sir Bu Na'yr island. Pawel Dwulit / The National
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Strong winds and waves of four to six feet in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea are expected until 4pm today.

Winds from the northwest will reach up to 45 kph.

Ras Al Khaimah, Al Ain and Sweihan will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping as low as 16°C on Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah and 22°C in Al Ain.

Temperatures will be between 25°C and 34°C degrees in Abu Dhabi and 28°C to 34°C in Dubai.