UAE weather: strong winds could kick up dust clouds

Temperatures could drop to as low as 8C in some areas

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 10 MAY 2017. Standalone photo. As summer temperatures rise visibility drops in the UAE as seen in the dusty sunset over Al Barsha Heights and the Greens. Today saw a heat index of 41 degrees with humidity of 60% while visibility was limited to 4km's. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) ID: STANDALONE. Journalist: None. Section: National. *** Local Caption ***  AR_1005_Standalone_Weather-06.JPG
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Cloud cover will increase during the day, especially over eastern and northern parts of the country, the National Centre of Meteorology has forecast.

It also warned of dust clouds over some exposed areas due to north-westerly winds which could reach speeds of 40kph.

Humidity could also increase into the evening, with the Arabian Gulf sea to be very rough.

Maximum temperatures across the country could reach 29C, while it could drop to as little as 8C in some areas.

Humidity, meanwhile, could reach as high as 90 per cent in some areas.