Fog alert issued as Abu Dhabi Police urge caution on roads

The force called on drivers to take care during spells of low visibility in the emirate

Police in Abu Dhabi urged drivers to take care during foggy conditions. Victor Besa / The National

A fog alert was issued for parts of the UAE on Wednesday morning as police in Abu Dhabi urged drivers to remain vigilant during bouts of low visibility.

The National Centre of Meteorology warned of fog formation along certain parts of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, starting from 2.40am up to 9am.

Abu Dhabi Police called on drivers to take extra care during challenging road conditions and to keep an eye out for messages on electronic notice boards advising them of reduced speed limits.

“Abu Dhabi Police call on motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility during the fog,” said a post by the force on Twitter on Wednesday morning.

“They are urged to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards. Drive safely.”

Temperatures are expected to peak at 27°C in Abu Dhabi and 26°C in Dubai.

The highest temperature of the day will be in Fujairah, where the mercury is forecast to hit 28°C.

The NCM forecast further early morning fog on Thursday and Friday.

Fog in the UAE - in pictures

Fog covers Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. Stephen Nelmes / The National

Fog rolls in over Abu Dhabi's city centre. Tim Knowles / The National

Visibility was greatly reduced in the early morning. Tom Herbert / The National

The sun pierces through the mist. Tim Knowles / The National

The fog clears to reveal blue skies. Tim Knowles / The National

Residents experienced a chilly start to the morning as some areas sank below 10°C in the early hours and were still around 14°C by 8am on Thursday. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Fog drifts across Qasr Al Hosn. The National Centre of Meteorology issued an alert as the murky weather descended over most of the coastline, stretching deep inland. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Speed limits were reduced on several motorways in the UAE capital on Thursday as a result of the fog. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Fog also affected Reem Island. Drivers were told not to exceed 80kph on a number of major roads as visibility was reduced to less than 1,000 metres. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

The fog was expected to lift by the late morning. Khushnum Bhandari / The National