Abu Dhabi, UAE – August 28, 2024 – The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued red and yellow weather alerts across most parts of the UAE today, warning residents of significantly reduced visibility due to dense fog.
The alerts are in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday, with the visibility expected to worsen in coastal and internal areas.
The Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to exercise extreme caution amid the reduced visibility. Drivers are advised to adhere to the changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards throughout the city.
In response to the foggy conditions, the speed limit has been reduced to 80 km/h on several major roads in the capital. The affected routes include:
- Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Road (Al Mafraq – Al Hafar)
- Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road (Bridge Al Haramiya – Bridge Al Ruwais)
- Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (Seih Shuaib Bridge – Rawdat Al Reef Bridge)
- Mohammed Bin Rashid Road (Al Falah Bridge – Seih Al Sedirah)
- Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (Kizad Bridge – Seih Shuaib)
- Mohammed Bin Rashid Road (Al Falah Bridge – Kizad Bridge)
The NCM’s forecast indicates that the weather today will generally be fair with periods of partial cloudiness. Clouds are expected to develop in the eastern regions and may become convective by the afternoon.
Humidity is anticipated to increase by night and early Thursday morning, with a possibility of fog or mist formation, particularly in coastal and western internal areas.
Light to moderate winds are predicted, with occasional freshening. The sea conditions are expected to remain slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.
Temperature forecasts indicate a range from a low of 25°C in the mountainous areas to a high of 49°C in internal regions. Humidity levels could rise to 90 percent in some parts of the UAE, adding to the discomfort for residents.
The NCM advises everyone to stay updated on weather conditions and to plan their travel accordingly. For real-time updates, residents are encouraged to follow local news sources and weather channels.
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