On August 5, the weather will be fair to partly cloudy, according to UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

While the country is in itsperiod of peak heat, the chance of rain continues, with the weather department predicting the formation of convective clouds in the eastern areas, which my lead to rainfall.

Southeasterly to northeasterly winds will shift from light to moderate, with a speed of 10kmph to 25kmph. Gusts may pick up and reach up to 40kmph, causing blowing dust across the country.

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The weather department noted that on Tuesday, temperatures in internal areas can reach up to 49ºC. Meanwhile, some areas in Abu Dhabi such as Razeen, Mezaira, and Gasyoura will see highs of up to 47ºC.

Screengrab: NCM website

The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea.

Abu Dhabi's temperatures will see highs of up to 45ºC, while Dubai can expect the mercury to reach up to 41ºC.

On August 4, the highest temperature recorded was 48.7°C in Mezeira in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi. On August 1, the country recorded its highest temperature so far this year, when mercury soared to 51.8°C.