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High humidity leads to fog and mist formation, drivers need to be extremely careful or avoid driving until the fog clears up. Image Credit: Gulf News

Dubai: UAE motorists in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain have been urged to drive with caution today, as fog covers some parts of the emirate. The National Center of Meteorology issued red and yellow weather alerts cautioning motorists of low visibility on the roads till 9.00am.

Today, the weather, in general, will be nice and sunny with a slight decrease in temperature during the day time.

The maximum temperature in the country is expected to be between 38 -40°C, and the lowest temperature is expected to be between 22-26°C.

In the coastal areas, temperature highs will be between 35-40°C, and 19-25°C in the mountainous regions.

The NCM added: “Light to moderate winds, freshening at times will cause blowing dust and sand at a speed of 10 – 20, reaching 30 km/hr.”

Humidity will reach up to 75-90 per cent in the coastal areas, whereas in the mountainous regions, it is expected to be 40-60 per cent.

The relative humidity is expected to increase by night and Wednesday morning, especially over coastal and internal areas, causing fog and mist formation.

The sea will be slight to moderate at times in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea.