The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a ‘Red Alert’ due to dense fog, according to the country’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). A ‘Yellow Alert’ has also been issued in view of the weather conditions. Khaleej Times reported the development.

The warning was issued on Tuesday (November 3) morning over concerns that dense fog in the southern parts of the country could significantly reduce visibility.

Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to exercise caution. Drivers have also been instructed to follow the variable speed limits displayed on electronic road signs.

According to the NCM forecast, the weather across the UAE is expected to remain generally clear to partly cloudy on Tuesday. However, humidity may increase in some coastal and inland areas during the night and on Wednesday morning, potentially leading to fog or misty conditions.

Temperatures across the country are expected to range between 19 and 39 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperatures may drop to 26 degrees Celsius in Abu Dhabi, 27 degrees in Dubai and 23 degrees in Ras Al Khaimah.

Light to moderate southeasterly winds are also expected, potentially shifting to northwesterly later. Wind speeds may range from 10 to 20 kilometres per hour, reaching up to 35 kilometres per hour during gusts.

Meanwhile, the waters of the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman may remain slightly rough.