Red alert declared in UAE due to heavy fog; Dubai temperature expected to reach 40°C

Residents of the United Arab Emirates can expect clear or partly cloudy weather on Sunday, September 27. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), cloudiness is likely over the eastern regions.

By noon, these clouds may become convective, leading to precipitation. Overall, warm weather is expected across the country, with temperatures potentially reaching 43°C in some areas.

Abu Dhabi is forecast to reach up to 39°C, and Dubai up to 38°C; the minimum temperature in both emirates will be 29°C.

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued a red alert regarding the fog, which is in effect from 23:00 on Saturday until 10:00 today.

The meteorological department noted that at night and in the morning on Monday, it will be humid in some coastal and inland areas, with the possibility of fog or haze formation.

Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from southeast to northeast at speeds of 10 to 20 km/h, occasionally reaching 30 km/h. Light wave action is expected in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

Since autumn officially began in the UAE on September 23, the country is entering a period of gradual temperature decrease, although increased humidity and early morning fog are expected in the second half of autumn.

In the United Arab Emirates, predominantly clear weather with variable cloudiness is forecast for Saturday, September 26. However, rising humidity may lead to the formation of fog or haze in some areas during the night and morning on Sunday.

According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), general conditions will remain comfortable, although visibility may decrease in coastal and inland areas due to the formation of fog or haze.

Previously, on Friday, NCM issued a red-level warning for fog, advising residents to exercise caution when going outdoors. Residents traveling early on the weekend are advised to remain vigilant in areas affected by fog or haze and to follow all safety instructions related to visibility issued by the authorities.

Winds are expected to be light to moderate, blowing from southeast to northeast at speeds of 10 to 20 km/h, occasionally reaching 30 km/h.

The maximum temperature recorded in the country on Friday was 45.8°C in Al Ghweifat (Ad-Dhafra region) at 3:00 PM. On Saturday, the maximum temperature in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah will reach 42°C. The minimum temperature in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be 27°C, and in Sharjah, 26°C.

The sea in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman will remain calm, and no significant changes in marine conditions are expected.

According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), the weather in the UAE on Friday will be predominantly clear or partly cloudy. Low clouds are expected in some areas of the eastern coast.

On Friday, the maximum temperature will reach 41°C in Abu Dhabi, 40°C in Sharjah, and 38°C in Dubai. Nighttime lows will drop to 28°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and 27°C in Sharjah.

During the night and in the morning hours of Saturday, an increase in humidity is forecast over some coastal and inland areas. These conditions may trigger the formation of fog or haze in certain locations, potentially reducing visibility for drivers in the early hours.

The wind will be light to moderate, initially blowing from the southwest and then shifting to the northwest. Wind speeds will range from 10 to 20 km/h, occasionally reaching 30 km/h. The sea in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea will remain calm.