Drivers Warned of Dense Fog Conditions in UAE
- Police are urging motorists to drive with caution and full concentration as fog blanketed the UAE on Wednesday morning
- There is extremely low visibility on the roads and motorists need to be very careful while driving
- The National Center of Meteorology and Seismology began alerting the public of mist and fog formation, and said visibility would be reduced to less than 1000 meters
- As the sun rises higher, temperatures are expected to peak between 36-40°C along the coast, 38-43°C in rural areas and 30-35°C in the mountains
- The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) is engaged in the study of a broad range of atmospheric phenomena and processes to determine climatic conditions in UAE
- During fog, drivers are advised to drive at low speed, check the weather forecast for updates and avoid using congested roads where possible
- Fog is formed early in the morning due to a rise in the relative humidity in UAE
- In September, the average temperature in UAE is 33°C, reaching highs of 40°C during the hottest part of the day
- The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai issues weather warnings on Twitter with the hashtag #DriveSafely
