UAE weather: Temperatures could hit 40°C in Dubai on Saturday

Humidity is expected to increase by night

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, July 23, 2019.  Humid but slightly cooler weather at the Corniche.
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Weather conditions in Dubai on Saturday will be mostly clear and sunny with a moderate breeze.

Temperatures are due to peak at around 40°C shortly after midday, accompanied by gentle winds of up to 23kph.

The forecast for Abu Dhabi promises a similar day of clear skies and light breezes.

Temperatures are predicted to be slightly cooler, reaching 39°C in the afternoon, with lighter winds of around 19kph.

The National Centre of Meteorology is predicting fair conditions for the UAE in general, but predicted a chance of some fog and mist forming by night and into Sunday morning.

The Centre said humidity will increase by night.

Night time temperatures could drop to around 30°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the course of Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday morning.