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Watch: Sandstorm impedes visibility, strong winds hit Dubai

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Dubai - Motorists are advised to drive with extra caution as winds blowing dust and sand hinder visibility in some locations.

Published: Sat 14 Jan 2017, 7:39 AM

Updated: Sun 15 Jan 2017, 8:27 AM

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Weather is expected to transition between fair and partly cloudy at certain times of the day with temperatures reaching highs of 21 and lows of 17. Humidity levels are at 57% as of the time of writing and is expected to increase throughout the day, according to the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS).



Moderate and fresh winds are abound and might develop into stronger winds blowing dust and sand which may hinder visibility in some locations.
The seas are extremely rough especially in the Arabian Gulf is less so in the Oman sea.
Earlier, a fog warning was issued in the vicinity of Al Ain Airport. No reports of flights being cancelled or delayed have been received.


 
Watch: Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Video by Dhes Handumon)

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A view of the sandstorm on Sheikh Zayed Road, at Dubai's Jebel Ali area (Video by Leslie Pableo)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)

Strong winds swirl dust on the Latifa bint Hamdan Road in Dubai (Photos by Dhes Handumon)



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