wednesday, 28 october · abu dhabi
4.2
moderatetoday’s dunecast / 10
28 octoberindex 4.2 / 10

humid weeks clog pores fastest. check your foundation and moisturiser for the word non-comedogenic — it simply means it won't block pores. this is the week that word earns its keep.

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today’s readings

Six things the desert is doing today. Refreshed with every sunrise at 6 am.

max temperature35°furnace hours 11 am – 4 pm
feels like39°humidity makes it heavier
humidity72%sweat won't evaporate easily
uv index6high — seek shade at midday
air quality99moderate haze over the city
dustmoderatelight dust on the horizon
the summer so far

Each month’s average index. One number from 0 to 10 — the higher it climbs, the more the day outside asks of your skin.

july7.2severe
august7.8severe
september7.3severe
october so far6.5high

The season usually crests in August, then the desert slowly exhales into autumn.

the week ahead

Plan the beach day, the school run, the friday brunch. The forecast index for the next seven days.

tue4.2
wed5.0
thu4.7
fri3.9
sat4.1
sun4.5
mon4.5
0–2.9 · gentle
3–4.9 · moderate
5–6.9 · high
7–8.4 · severe
8.5–10 · extreme
Shielding her eyes from the midday sun in the souk
every morning, 6 am
Summer vs you. Be a step ahead.

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