UAE weather alert: Blistering 45°C heat grips Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as NCM issues fog warning

Abu Dhabi Police urge motorists to drive with caution amid reduced visibility due to fog

Last updated: July 29, 2025 | 06:32

Manuel Almario, Senior News Editor

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The Met Office reported the foggy conditions over Al Dhafra region will continue until 8.30am.

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Dubai: Abu Dhabi Police have issued a warning on X (formerly Twitter), urging motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility caused by fog. Drivers are advised to adhere to variable speed limits displayed on electronic information boards. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has also issued a fog alert, warning of possible fog formation and reduced horizontal visibility — which may drop significantly at times — over some western coastal areas between 6:20am and 8:30am on Tuesday.

Residents across the UAE are bracing for another sweltering day as extreme heat continues to blanket the region. According to AccuWeather, temperatures in Dubai are forecast to soar to a blistering 45°C, with abundant sunshine and serious risks of dehydration and heatstroke. The real-feel temperature has already climbed to 40°C, though the current reading stands at 37°C. Tonight, conditions will remain oppressive with clear skies and a low of 33°C.

Tomorrow may bring slight relief, with a forecasted range between 32°C and 42°C, though conditions will remain uncomfortably hot.

In Abu Dhabi, similar conditions prevail with a high of 45°C under intense sun. The current temperature is 35°C, but it feels more like 44°C. Overnight, the mercury will dip only slightly to 32°C, offering little respite.

Meanwhile, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reports fair to partly cloudy and hazy conditions across the UAE, with the potential for convective cloud formation in eastern and southern areas that may bring isolated rainfall. Light to moderate winds, shifting between southeasterly and northeasterly, could stir up blowing dust, reaching speeds of up to 40 km/h during the day. The Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea are expected to remain slight to calm.

Authorities are urging the public to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours, and remain indoors as much as possible. Vulnerable populations — including the elderly, children, and outdoor workers — are particularly at risk during this period of extreme heat.

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Manuel AlmarioSenior News Editor

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