UAE weather: Dubai, Abu Dhabi temperatures dip to 42°C; dusty winds expected

Dubai: Temperatures are set to dip slightly across the UAE on Wednesday, although conditions will remain hot, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).Highs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will reach 42°C, while inland temperatures could hit 47°C.Winds may reach speeds of 40km/h and cause blowing dust, so drivers should watch for reduced visibility, particularly when driving near desert areas.Those in the northern emirates can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies, even though rain has not been forecast.If you are stepping out at night, humidity levels could reach 85 per cent near the coastal areas, making the evening and early morning feel muggy. If you do plan to go to the beach, though, make sure you follow any warnings from the coastguard, as the Arabian Gulf may become rough at times in western areas, with waves reaching up to six feet. The Oman Sea should remain slight.This pattern of hot and generally fair conditions is expected to continue through the week, up to Saturday.Here is a breakdown of the maximum and minimum temperatures across the UAE:Abu Dhabi 42 - 32Dubai 42 - 31Sharjah 41 - 31Ajman 40 - 33Umm Al Quwain 41 - 28Ras Al Khaimah 42 - 30Al Fujairah 37 - 32Al Ain 44 - 31Liwa 47 - 31Al Ruwais 44 - 31Sila 44 - 31Dalma 40 - 34Tunb Greater / Lesser 36 - 31Abu Musa 35 - 31