Weather alert in UAE: Foggy in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, light rain expected in some areas
Motorists are advised to drive slowly due to poor visibility on the road due to fog
Dubai: Motorists driving on Abu Dhabi roads should be extra cautious today. The Met Office has warned that dense fog is expected in some areas till 10.00 am.
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued red and yellow weather alerts indicating low visibility in these areas.
Early this morning, the weather bureau reported dense fog over Arjan (Abu Dhabi) and over Al Faya Road towards Sweihan (Al Ain).
Dense fog was also reported in Al Wathba (Abu Dhabi) this morning.
Authorities have also warned motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility during the fog. Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to drive safely during foggy weather by sticking to the reduced speed limit displayed on electronic information boards.
As per the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), weather conditions across the country are expected to be partly cloudy at times Eastward and Northward with a probability of light rainfall.
Also, be careful if you have dust allergies and are heading outdoors, as the NCM warned: “Light to moderate winds at times, which will cause blowing dust and sand.”
Temperature highs in the country are expected to be between 31 to 35°C, and temperature lows will average between 16 to 21°C.
In coastal areas, the average temperature will be between 29 to 33°C, and 23 to 28°C in mountainous regions of the UAE.
Humidity will be high at 70 to 90 per cent in the coastal areas, whereas, in the mountainous regions it is expected to be 55 to 75 per cent.
The NCM also said that relative humidity is expected to increase by night and Friday morning, especially over coastal and internal areas.
The sea will be moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea.