The UAE is in for a windy and dusty day on Monday, with temperatures hitting 43°C in some areas, the National Centre of Meteorology has said.
Winds of up to 45 kilometres an hour will kick up dust and sand, leading to rough seas in the Arabian Gulf, with waves reaching a height of two metres.
The alert is in force until 2pm on Monday, the NCM said.
The mercury could reach 43°C in the south. However, it is expected to be cooler on the coast, with highs of 37°C in Abu Dhabi and 38°C in Dubai.
On Tuesday, moderate to fresh winds will strengthen at times, especially over the sea, blowing dust and sand, which will reduce visibility at times. Temperatures will fall to the mid-30s on the coast.
The dusty weather is expected to linger to the end of the week, the NCM said.
Dust clouds hit the UAE - in pictures
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Total lack of visability at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National -
Residents in the capital woke up on Thursday morning to see the city blanketed by fog and dust. Deepthi Unnikrishnan / The National -
Dusty weather in Discovery Gardens in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Poor visibility at a traffic light in Khalidyah, Abu Dhabi. Juman Jarallah / The National -
Cars are seen driving amid a sandstorm that engulfed the city of Dubai. Marwan Naamani / AFP Photo -
A Dubai metro train is seen driving amid a sandstorm that engulfed the city. Marwan Naamani / AFP Photo -
Al Bustan Complex in Al Matar (near Khalifa Park and TwoFour54). Elizabeth Claus / The National -
Two men carry work materials through Tecom. Lee Hoagland/The National -
A man walks through Tecom during the storm. Lee Hoagland/The National -
Heavy sandstorm engulf the whole city, in which visibility was about 100 metres. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
Camels outside Fujairah sandstorm. Sarah Dea / The National -
Looking onto Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Joseph Harb -
Downtown Dubai. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
