Parts of Sharjah and Fujairah experienced heavy rain on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Meanwhile, the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued orange and yellow alerts for several areas, warning of unstable weather and potentially hazardous conditions.

Rainfall was recorded in Mleiha, Al Madam and Al Badayer in Sharjah, as well as Shawka in Ras Al Khaimah. Videos released by Storm Centre also showed rain in these areas and along Sheikh Khalifa Road towards Fujairah.

Other videos from Fujairah showed heavy rain and vehicles moving slowly along rain-soaked streets.

Orange and yellow weather alerts in effect until 11pm

The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology issued orange and yellow alerts for several areas following the formation of convective clouds. The alerts will remain in effect until 11pm UAE time on Wednesday, 11 November.

The centre urged residents in affected areas to exercise caution due to the risk of hazardous weather and to take official warnings seriously.

According to meteorologists, an influx of moisture from the Arabian Sea, combined with low-pressure systems at the surface and in the upper atmosphere, has created conditions conducive to convective cloud formation, scattered rainfall and heavy thunderstorms across parts of the UAE.

Ahmed Habib, an expert at the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology, previously told Khaleej Times that the low-pressure system was expected to intensify from Wednesday afternoon, leading to the formation of convective clouds and a greater chance of rainfall.

Weather forecasts also indicate a chance of rain in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the northern parts of the UAE. Rainfall intensity will vary, with heavy showers and thunderstorms more likely in some areas, particularly northern and mountainous regions.

The National Centre of Meteorology has also forecast a gradual decline in temperatures as cloud cover increases and rainfall becomes more widespread.

According to a detailed Khaleej Times weather report published on November 10, the main spell of unstable weather is expected to continue until the afternoon of Thursday, November 12, after which conditions should gradually improve. However, cloud activity may persist across parts of the country’s northern and eastern regions.

UAE Ministry of Interior warns of flooding and reduced visibility

The UAE Ministry of Interior also said that the unstable weather could bring rainfall and winds of varying intensity to parts of the country.

The ministry said some areas could experience thunderstorms, hail and reduced horizontal visibility.

The ministry urged citizens and residents to reduce their speed while driving, avoid wadis, seasonal water channels and areas prone to water accumulation, and stay away from the sea and beaches during adverse weather.