UAE weather: Red, yellow alerts issued for fog; humidity to rise at night

Some residents in the UAE can expect misty conditions on Tuesday, as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had forecasted increased humidity.

The met noted that weather is expected to remain generally fair to partly cloudy at times across the UAE.

Just days after the country recorded its coldest day so far, with frost and ice crystals spotted in some areas, the humidity levels are set to rise by Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. This increase in moisture will likely lead to mist formation, particularly over internal and coastal areas.

In the early morning hours, the weather authority issued red and yellow alerts of fog in parts of Abu Dhabi. Take a look at the affected areas shown on the following map:

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Abu Dhabi Police took to X to advise motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility during the fog. Drivers were also urged to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.

A weather expert told Khaleej Times that daytime temperatures on January 7 will rise to 28-29°C, compared to last week’s cooler 24-25°C.

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