It is set to be a cloudy but fair day across the country. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
It is set to be a cloudy but fair day across the country. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
It is set to be a cloudy but fair day across the country. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
It is set to be a cloudy but fair day across the country. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

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UAE weather: temperatures drop with fog expected to roll in this week

A partly cloudy Tuesday is forecast as the mercury remains below 30°C

The National

February 22, 2022

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Temperatures are set to hover around the mid-20s in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Tuesday, with fog expected to roll in later in the week.

Cloudy but fair conditions have been forecast across the country, with the best of the weather coming in Fujairah where the mercury is set to hit 29°C.

The National Centre of Meteorology said in its regular five-day bulletin that fog and mist could form inland and in the country's coastal areas on Wednesday and Thursday.

The UAE has been blanketed by thick fog throughout the year.

Police in Abu Dhabi typically reduce speed limits during periods of low visibility, particularly in the early morning hours.

Temperatures, however, will climb as the week goes on, touching 30°C in some areas.

Fog in the UAE - in pictures

Fog covers Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. Stephen Nelmes / The National
Fog covers Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. Stephen Nelmes / The National
Fog rolls in over Abu Dhabi's city centre. Tim Knowles / The National
Fog rolls in over Abu Dhabi's city centre. Tim Knowles / The National
Visibility was greatly reduced in the early morning. Tom Herbert / The National
Visibility was greatly reduced in the early morning. Tom Herbert / The National
The sun pierces through the mist. Tim Knowles / The National
The sun pierces through the mist. Tim Knowles / The National
The fog clears to reveal blue skies. Tim Knowles / The National
The fog clears to reveal blue skies. Tim Knowles / The National
Residents experienced a chilly start to the morning as some areas sank below 10°C in the early hours and were still around 14°C by 8am on Thursday. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Residents experienced a chilly start to the morning as some areas sank below 10°C in the early hours and were still around 14°C by 8am on Thursday. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Fog drifts across Qasr Al Hosn. The National Centre of Meteorology issued an alert as the murky weather descended over most of the coastline, stretching deep inland. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Fog drifts across Qasr Al Hosn. The National Centre of Meteorology issued an alert as the murky weather descended over most of the coastline, stretching deep inland. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Speed limits were reduced on several motorways in the UAE capital on Thursday as a result of the fog. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Speed limits were reduced on several motorways in the UAE capital on Thursday as a result of the fog. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Fog also affected Reem Island. Drivers were told not to exceed 80kph on a number of major roads as visibility was reduced to less than 1,000 metres. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Fog also affected Reem Island. Drivers were told not to exceed 80kph on a number of major roads as visibility was reduced to less than 1,000 metres. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The fog was expected to lift by the late morning. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The fog was expected to lift by the late morning. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Updated: February 22, 2022, 6:28 AM
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