UAE weather: Dense fog covers parts of Abu Dhabi

Dubai: Red and yellow fog alerts were issued by the Met Office across Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra region. Motorists were also urged by the authorities to follow traffic regulations, as foggy conditions are expected to continue until 9 am, today.

According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), dense fog was reported over Arjan, Al Wathba, Razeen, Sweihan (Abu Dhabi Road), and over Al Ajban areas in Abu Dhabi. Over Madinat Zayed, Habshan, Arada, Asab, Bu Hasa, Hamim, Tal Al Sarab, Gasyoura, and over Muzairah/Owtaid areas in Al Dhafra region.

Foggy conditions were also reported over Alkhazna, Remah, and over Sweihan areas in Al Ain.

In a statement, NCM alerted motorists to drive with caution as fog formation may cause deterioration in horizontal visibility, which may drop even further at times over some internal areas until 9 am, today.

In addition to the fog, light rain was also reported over Emirates road towards Umm Al Qwain, and over Al Jazeera, Al Hamra, and over Al Mazraa road in Ras Al Khaimah.

The highest temperature expected over the coastal areas today, is expected to be between 20 and 24 degree Celsius, while temperature lows are expected to be between 10 and 15 degree Celsius.

Grab your jackets and sweaters, as light to moderate winds, which are expected to be freshening at times, will reach speeds up to 40 km/hr over coastal areas in the country.