UAE weather: Red, yellow alerts issued for fog; temperatures to hit 48ºC in some areas

Residents in the UAE can expect light rainfall in some areas on Sunday, August 16, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

The weather department noted that conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy over parts of the northern and eastern regions.

Temperatures will remain high, reaching 48°C in some parts of the UAE. Dubai is expected to reach 42°C, while Abu Dhabi could see highs of 45°C.

The weather authority issued a reg alert for fog during the early morning hours on Sunday, check the affected areas here:incl

The Abu Dhabi police have reduced speed on some roads including Abu Dhabi-Al Ain and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid roads. Motorists are advised to follow electronic screens and adhere to changing speed limits.

It will be humid by night and Monday morning over some western coastal areas with a probability of mist formation.

Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the southeast to northeast, with a speed of 10-20kmph, but may pick up and reach up to 30kmph.