UAE weather: fog to make way for sunny and hot day

Beachgoers enjoy a sunny day in Dubai. Sarah Dea/The National *** Local Caption *** SDEA251214-christmas_day08.JPG

Fog descended on an area of the coast early on Tuesday and police in Abu Dhabi warned drivers to take care on the roads.

The murky weather settled over a section of the coast between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

It is expected to lift by 9.30am, leaving a mainly sunny day.

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Temperatures will reach 33°C in Abu Dhabi city and 32°C in Dubai.

It will be even hotter inland, with temperatures of up to 38°C in the south.

Winds will be light to moderate and both the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea will be calm.

#urgent | #fog#AbuDhabi_Police call on motorists to exerise caution due to reduced visibility during the fog. They are urged to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.
Drive Safely

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There will be similar conditions on Wednesday, with fair to partly cloudy skies and light to moderate winds. Temperatures will hit 37°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

It will remain hot for the rest of the week, reaching 37°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Friday, before falling back to more pleasant temperatures in the high 20s at the weekend.

Fog in the UAE — in pictures

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Early morning fog causes low visibility in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Updated: March 22, 2022, 4:51 AM