NCM warns of poor visibility, fog formation

In its latest weather bulletin, the National Center of Meteorology’s (NCM) reported horizontal visibility dropping on Dubai-Al Ain Road and Dubai-Abu Dhabi Road (Emirates Road) early on Sunday.

Al Minhad and Sweihan were covered by thick fog, based on NCM’s satellite imagery. Parts of the UAE’s coastal waters on the Gulf side were also covered in mist, while country’s east coast was mostly clear.

Weathermen raised the amber alert as the sea is expected to be rough on the Arabian Gulf side today with up to 6-foot waves being kicked up by northwesterly winds with speeds of up to 45 km/h.

According to NCM’s daily weather forecast, the relative humidity will increase tonight and early Monday morning.

Temperatures might gradually decrease and residents can take advantage of this drop in temperature expected today.