UAE weather: Dust storm warning issued to motorists

Weather centre and Abu Dhabi Police urge people to take care during bouts of reduced visibility

The National Centre of Meteorology issued a yellow alert covering large sections of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Victor Besa / The National

A weather warning was issued to motorists after dust storms swept across the country on Wednesday morning.

The National Centre of Meteorology issued a yellow alert covering large sections of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, urging people to 'be aware' of the challenging conditions.

The notice is in place until 12pm on Wednesday.

The bureau said the dusty weather reduced visibility to 1,000 metres over the Al Minhad area of Dubai at about 6am.

Abu Dhabi Police called on motorists to be vigilant in a message on social media.

The mangroves area on a hazy morning. All photos: Victor Besa / The National

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as seen through the haze

Fog on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi

A man works out on the Corniche on a foggy morning

Exercising in the haze

Qasr Al Watan is still visible

Cars on the road with Qasr Al Watan in the background

The Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi seen through the haze

The mangroves area on a hazy morning

The mangroves area on a hazy morning

The Moon has set behind the Al Sail Tower at Al Raha Beach

Aldar headquarters, Abu Dhabi

"We ask fellow drivers to be careful because of the low horizontal visibility during the formation of dust, and not to be preoccupied with their phone and taking pictures in order to preserve your safety and the safety of road users," Abu Dhabi Police wrote on Twitter.

The UAE was been hit by fog and hazy skies during the course of the week.

Despite the unsettled conditions, temperatures remain high.

The mercury is expected to reach 37°C in Al Ain, with highs of 32°C in Dubai.