Drivers are advised to exercise additional caution as fog envelops certain regions of the country on Friday morning.
A red alert has been issued in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, cautioning residents about reduced visibility in some coastal and inland areas until 9am. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has urged road users to reduce speed and adhere to traffic guidelines, particularly in zones under red and yellow alerts.
Here is a map illustrating the affected areas at 6.25am:
In general, today's weather is anticipated to be clear with occasional partial cloud cover. Thick clouds may develop by afternoon, and humidity is expected to increase by evening. Foggy conditions are forecasted to persist on Saturday morning.
Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 42 degrees Celsius in Abu Dhabi and 38 degrees Celsius in Dubai. Winds will be light to moderate but may occasionally become active, reaching speeds of up to 35kmph.
Waves in both the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman will remain light.
