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UAE weather: Red and yellow fog alerts issued as visibility drops

UAE fog alerts are in place as the NCM warns of reduced visibility during morning commutes, with humid conditions and temperatures up to 44°C expected.

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UAE weather: Red and yellow fog alerts issued as visibility drops

The National Centre of Meteorology has issued red and yellow fog alerts, warning of reduced visibility during morning commutes.

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The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued red and yellow fog alerts in the UAE on Thursday, Khaleej Times reported. Residents are warned of reduced horizontal visibility, especially during morning commutes.

What do the UAE fog alerts mean?

The NCM has issued red and yellow alerts because fog is expected to cut horizontal visibility. The warning applies mainly to morning commutes. Conditions on Thursday will otherwise be fair to partly cloudy, with light to moderate winds.

What will the weather be like in the UAE today?

Winds will blow at 10 to 20 kmph, reaching 30 kmph. Temperatures are set to rise and could reach 44°C in parts of the country.

Highs will hit 42°C in Abu Dhabi and 41°C in Dubai. Temperatures could drop as low as 31°C in Abu Dhabi, 29°C in Dubai and 25°C in some regions.

Will there be more fog and humidity on Friday morning?

Conditions will be humid by night and on Friday morning over some coastal areas. There is a probability of fog or mist formation.

Humidity levels will range from 40 to 90 percent in Abu Dhabi and from 20 to 90 percent in Dubai. Sea conditions will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.

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