UAE issues alert for unstable weather conditions on Thursday

Thursday, 26 March 2026 11:29

By ARN News Staff

The UAE weather authorities have issued a yellow and orange alert with potential rainfall across several areas in the country on Thursday.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) stated that convective cloud formations are expected to remain until 2:45 pm.

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The authority also forecasted a final wave of rain and thunder that is expected to begin in the western area on Thursday night, including the Al Dhafra region, and will gradually move across the coastal, northern, and eastern areas, and Al Ain.

The unstable conditions are expected to continue until Friday morning, with the public advised to exercise caution.

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