UAE braces for rain, mist and rough seas as winds pick up

The UAE is bracing for a stretch of unsettled weather, with official forecasts warning of light rain, mist or fog, stronger winds and rough seas.

The National Center of Meteorology said conditions over the April 13-14 period include light rain chances, winds reaching up to 40 km/h and rough seas in both the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, according to local reporting. Arabian Business later reported that the forecast also includes rain, dust and mist, with winds potentially reaching 50 km/h.

The broader pattern has been building for days. Earlier coverage from Aletihad said the NCM expected clouds, scattered light to moderate rain and rough to very rough seas across the country during the April 7-13 period.

Gulf Today also reported that the weather body saw a chance of light rain on Tuesday, along with rough sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and moderate to rough seas in the Sea of Oman.

The latest forecast matters most for coastal areas and marine activity, where stronger winds and rough seas can quickly affect visibility and travel.

The current outlook points to humid mornings, reduced visibility in some areas and unsettled conditions persisting through the forecast window. The key question now is how long the rough seas and low-visibility conditions will last beyond the next few days.