The sun rises at the Corniche. Victor Besa/The National
The sun rises at the Corniche. Victor Besa/The National
The sun rises at the Corniche. Victor Besa/The National
The sun rises at the Corniche. Victor Besa/The National

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UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi face fog risk on Friday

Temperatures to reach up to 43C

Nicky Harley
Nicky Harley
London

September 25, 2020

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Forecasters predict the possibility of mist and fog on Friday in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The weather is expected to be fair in general and partly cloudy by the afternoon.

A humid night is forecast which could again see a chance fog and mist formation on Saturday.

There will be light to moderate winds and the sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.

Temperatures are set to reach a maximum of 43C.

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