UAE issues alert on rainfall, strong winds across country

The UAE weather authority has forecast rainfall and strong winds over scattered areas in the country that are expected to continue until early Wednesday.

The National Centre of Meteorology issued a yellow alert revealing a chance of convective cloud formation with winds causing blowing dust that can reach up to 45 km/hr.

Moderate to heavy rainfall conditions are expected to last until 12:20 am on Wednesday, the authority added. 

#تنبيه #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد
#Alert_#NCM
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— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) March 31, 2026

A chance of convective cloud formation associated with rainfall and fresh to strong winds at times causing blowing dust, with a speed reaching 45 km/hr over scattered areas from 07:20 31/03/2026 Tuesday until 00:20 Wednesday 01/04/2026.#تنبيه #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد
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— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) March 31, 2026

The authority further added that cloud activity is expected to increase from early Tuesday morning and persist until midday Wednesday.

Light to moderate rainfall has been predominantly forecasted, with chances of heavy rain over some eastern and northern regions. 

Motorists have been advised to exercise caution on the road and follow traffic rules during the rainy conditions.

Dubai welcomes the rain and with it, a reminder that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Drivers are urged to stay alert and drive safely.#RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/mMnGNaRh8p

— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) March 31, 2026