UAE | Environment
Pleasant weather predicted across the UAE
Some areas can expect foggy mornings, and internal and mountainous regions will enjoy colder temperatures at night.
- By Dr Abdul-Hadi Al-Timimi, Abu Dhabi Editor, and Binsal Abdul Kader, Staff Reporter
- Published: 10:27 December 28, 2008
- Thick fog enveloped most parts of the UAE on Sunday morning.
- Image Credit: Prasad Nair/Gulf News
Abu Dhabi: Meteorologists predict fair weather all over the United Arab Emirates during the next two days, although some areas may experience foggy mornings.
It may be partly cloudy in some areas, said a National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) spokesperson in Abu Dhabi.
Mild weather is expected during the daytime on Monday and Tuesday, and it will be cold in some areas.
"It will be very cold at night in internal and mountainous areas," the spokesperson said.
Moderate north westerly winds are expected.
The spokesperson said that relative humidity will increase tonight over some coastal and internal areas with a chance of mist and fog.
Conditions at sea in the Arabian Gulf will be moderate to rough with a wave height of one to four feet onshore and three to six feet offshore.
In the Gulf of Oman, conditions will be normal with a wave height of one to two feet onshore and two to three feet offshore.
The spokesperson predicts that the lowest minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius will be recorded in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah this morning. Umm Al Quwain and Ajman will record 11 degrees Celsius. Dubai and Fujairah will record 12 degrees Celsius and 16 degrees Celsius respectively.
The highest maximum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius was recorded in Fujairah yesterday morning. Ras Al Khaimah, recorded 24 degrees Celsius. Ajman, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain recorded 23 degrees Celsius. Dubai and Abu Dhabi recorded 22 degrees Celsius.
Heavy fog
The highest relative humidity of 95 per cent will be recorded in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah this morning. The lowest relative humidity of 35 per cent will be seen in Fujairah.
On the other hand, heavy fog had engulfed many parts of UAE including Abu Dhabi and its suburbs until mid-morning yesterday.
Visibility has been reduced to less than 100 metres, sometimes forcing motorists to park by the roadside.
"I encountered difficulty driving into the capital from Al Shahama region," Hamadan Bin Abdullah, a resident, said. "I had to drive slowly until I crossed the Al Maqta bridge."
Police advised against putting hazard lights on since it could confuse motorists and lead to accidents.
However, a senior police officer told Gulf News that there were no reports of major traffic accidents so far.
The officer, who requested anonymity, said police and Civil Defence personnel "were on alert to deal with any emergency."
However, fog did not force any diversion of flights at Abu Dhabi airport.
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