Emirates Meteorology Blog

Introducing “UAE WEATHER” iPhone App

June 16th, 2010

Get the latest weather forecasts for the UAE. Stay aware of all upcoming weather changes, and get up-to-date weather updates and alerts.

With this app, you won’t be surprised of a wet morning on your commute to work, college, or others.

Get push notifications for important weather alerts.

Click on the image above or click here to go directly to iPhone App store.

Possible Tropical Trouble in the Arabian Sea?

June 15th, 2010

Jun 15 update:
The area over SW Arabian Sea is not being monitored anymore as it’s weakening. No Tropical Trouble. few days back, Accuweather.com were predicting a tropical storm to develop in the Arabian Sea. However, nothing has developed.

Jun 14 update:

Area under watch now over SW Arabian Sea

An area of thunderstorms over SW Arabian Sea is now being monitored and is under watch.

Jun 13 update:
Tropical development seems unlikely now. Normal weather conditions to prevail in the Arabian Sea with monsoon taking over larger parts of India. This signals the end of phase 1 of the cyclone season in the Arabian Sea with the 2nd starting from September to November.

High Waves Hit UAE East Coast Due to Cyclone Phet

June 6th, 2010

High waves hit UAE East coast due to cyclone Phet impact. Waves as high as 13 feet hit the coast, but generally waves were 4 to 6 foot-high.

Even though cyclone Phet was away from the UAE, high winds from Phet resulted in big waves in the Arabian Sea that radiated to UAE East Coast.

Some roads were closed in UAE East coast such as Kalba coastal road. Waves there reached the roads, stopping traffic. This is similar to what happened during cyclone Gonu.

(Image source: ABDEL-KRIM, GulfNews)