UAE weather: dust and rain to return

Forecasters expect the weather to be partly cloudy on Thursday

Abu Dhabi, March 17, 2019.  Weather shots taken from the Emirates Palace Hotel. --  Marina Mall area.
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Dust and rain are expected to return back this weekend with a slight increase in temperatures.

Forecasters expect the weather to be partly cloudy during the day on Thursday and cloudy at night, with some rainfall possible.

Light to moderate north-westerly to north-easterly winds will become fresh at times over the sea, reaching 38 km/h, according to the National Centre of Meteorology.

The temperature will range inland between 26°C and 33°C during the day, and 21°C to 25°C at night.

The sea will be moderate becoming rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in the Oman Sea.

More rain is expected on Friday and Saturday especially over coastal, northern and eastern areas with strong winds causing blowing sand over exposed areas.