This morning, some parts of the UAE experienced light rains and heavy drizzles. Storm Centre videos depict heavy drizzles and light rains along the country's eastern coast.
Meanwhile, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) warned motorists about poor visibility due to fog on Saturday morning, August 17. The weather department issued a red alert, informing residents about reduced horizontal visibility, which could further decrease until 8:30 AM. Abu Dhabi Police, in a post on X, advised drivers to be cautious due to the foggy conditions and to adhere to the changing speed limits on electronic boards.
Most UAE residents can anticipate a mostly fair day, with potential partial cloudiness, particularly in the southern regions. Low clouds are also forecasted over the eastern coast, potentially leading to more rainfall. Storm Centre videos confirm heavy drizzles and light rains on the eastern coast.
The meteorological department also noted that humid conditions are expected to persist until Sunday morning, with a possibility of fog or mist in some inland and coastal areas, especially in the west. Light to moderate winds, occasionally stronger, are predicted to cause dust and sand, particularly in the northern and eastern regions. The sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea are expected to be slight to moderate, with potential roughness at times.
