UAE weather: Red and yellow fog alert issued over Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The Met Office forecast states foggy skies will continue every morning this weekend

Last updated: May 22, 2025 | 06:29

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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Fog in Dubai: NCM issued red and yellow fog alerts, which states foggy skies will be present until 9am today

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Dubai: Red and yellow fog alerts were issued across parts of Dubai and Abu Dhabi this morning. Some convective clouds are also expected to appear eastward of the country by afternoon.

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According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), fog was reported over Jabal Ali and Hassyan in Dubai, and over Al Wathba, Ghantout, Al Ajban, and over Saih Shuaib towards Saih Sudaira in Abu Dhabi.

The alert also states the fog formation may lead to a deterioration in horizontal visibility, “which may drop further at times over some coastal areas until 9am on Thursday.”

The forecast states there will be a probability of mist formation over some coastal areas on Friday morning.

Temperature highs will be between 40 and 45 degree Celsius, while temperature lows will be between 23 and 28 degree Celsius.

Light to moderate winds, freshening at times can be expected today, with wind speeds reaching up to 35 km/hr.

Nishitha RachelAssistant Social Media Editor

Nishitha serves as the Assistant Social Media Editor at Gulf News, where she skilfully orchestrates the publication's online presence. With a dedicated approach to engaging readers, she expertly manages all social media platforms and is a direct line for reader queries. Nishitha's journey in journalism began with a flourish in the entertainment beat, a world she continues to explore with enthusiasm. Her love for Korean culture shines through her reporting on UAE-based events, bringing the best of both worlds to her audience. A highlight of her career, and certainly a dream come true for any K-Pop enthusiast, was interviewing acclaimed Korean singers, including Chen from the globally renowned boy group, EXO.