Weather alert: Strong winds and rough seas forecast for UAE

Wednesday, 9 December 2020 07:36

Northwesterly winds of up to 50 kilometres per hour are forecast in the UAE today.

The UAE's National Center of Meteorology has posted an update on social media, warning that waves of up to two metres in height are expected in parts of the Arabian Gulf.

The conditions are expected to last until 4:00 pm this afternoon.

Fresh Northwesterly winds to strong at times with speed reaching 50 km / hr. and rough Sea with wave height 5 - 7 / 8 Ft. offshore areas of the Arabian Gulf, from 16:00 Tuesday 08/12/2020 until 16:00 Wednesday 09 / 12 / 2020. pic.twitter.com/gKRhTx7Hbw
— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) December 8, 2020

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