Weather warnings are typically issued during low visibility caused by fog in the country. Pawan Singh / The National
Weather warnings are typically issued during low visibility caused by fog in the country. Pawan Singh / The National
Weather warnings are typically issued during low visibility caused by fog in the country. Pawan Singh / The National
Weather warnings are typically issued during low visibility caused by fog in the country. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE weather: Alert issued as fog reduces visibility


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A UAE weather alert has been issued after fog rolled in across parts of the country on Thursday morning.

The National Centre of Meteorology warned that visibility would be reduced to less than 1,000 metres in some areas.

Foggy weather was reported in parts of Dubai as well as Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The weather bureau said fog formations were expected to be in place until at least 8am.

Abu Dhabi Police sent out a message on social media urging drivers to exercise caution due to "reduced visibility during the fog".

Motorists were told to follow variable speed limits posted on electronic road signs on their commute.

Speed limits are typically reduced to 80kph in the capital during spells of foggy weather in a bid to boost safety.

The advisory came amid an unsettled bout of weather across the Emirates as the summer season gets in full swing.

The NCM said temperatures would hover around the mid to late 40s in Abu Dhabi and Dubai for much of the week, peaking at 48°C in the capital on Sunday.

Humidity levels have also risen in recent days and were predicted to hit 100 per cent in some parts of Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Fog in the UAE - in pictures

  • Hazy morning at central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Hazy morning at central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Hazy morning at central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Hazy morning at central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Hazy morning at central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Hazy morning at central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Hazy morning at central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Hazy morning at central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Hazy morning at central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Hazy morning at central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Foggy morning along the E11 highway in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Foggy morning along the E11 highway in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Morning fog greets residents and commuters of Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Morning fog greets residents and commuters of Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The poor weather for driving is expected to improve later this morning, leaving a mainly sunny day.
    The poor weather for driving is expected to improve later this morning, leaving a mainly sunny day.
  • The morning fog is expected to last throughout the weekend.
    The morning fog is expected to last throughout the weekend.
  • From Friday to Sunday, nights will be humid, with fog in the early mornings.
    From Friday to Sunday, nights will be humid, with fog in the early mornings.
  • The National Centre of Meteorology issued a fog alert for all of the Abu Dhabi emirate, plus parts of Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
    The National Centre of Meteorology issued a fog alert for all of the Abu Dhabi emirate, plus parts of Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
  • The high humidity in early October should drop off later in the month.
    The high humidity in early October should drop off later in the month.
  • All road users must be alert in the conditions.
    All road users must be alert in the conditions.
  • Visibility was extremely poor in some areas.
    Visibility was extremely poor in some areas.
  • Keeping a safe distance from vehicles in front of you is even more paramount in treacherous weather.
    Keeping a safe distance from vehicles in front of you is even more paramount in treacherous weather.
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