Dense Fog Blankets UAE, Disrupting Morning Commute and Prompting Urgent Safety Alerts
Early Tuesday morning, a thick blanket of dense fog descended upon several regions of the United Arab Emirates, creating hazardous driving conditions and significantly disrupting the morning commute. The sudden reduction in visibility prompted immediate action from weather and transport authorities, who issued urgent warnings to residents across the country.
National Meteorology Centre Issues Critical Visibility Alerts
The National Centre of Meteorology activated red and yellow alerts on Tuesday, February 10, warning that horizontal visibility had dropped sharply and could deteriorate further until 9:00 AM. These critical weather advisories covered multiple coastal and internal areas, where foggy conditions were expected to fluctuate unpredictably during the early morning hours.
With the fog coinciding precisely with peak travel time, authorities expressed serious safety concerns for motorists on major roadways. Officials cautioned that visibility could diminish suddenly and without warning, substantially increasing the risk of traffic accidents if drivers failed to adjust their speed and maintain safe following distances.
Transport Authorities Implement Safety Measures Across Emirates
In Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority urgently appealed to motorists to adhere strictly to fog-related safety guidelines while traveling. Digital signboards throughout the city displayed prominent reminders as traffic volumes surged during the morning rush hour, reinforcing the need for heightened awareness and careful driving practices.
Abu Dhabi residents received direct warning alerts on their mobile phones, with notifications informing drivers that speed limits had been officially reduced on several key roads due to the exceptionally thick fog. These proactive measures emphasized the necessity for extra caution and reduced speeds to prevent accidents during the challenging visibility conditions.
Weather Forecast: Mild Temperatures Despite Foggy Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to remain humid overnight and into Wednesday morning, February 11. Despite the persistent fog, daytime temperatures will stay comfortable across most parts of the UAE, providing some relief from the visibility challenges.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are forecast to record maximum temperatures of 29°C, with nighttime lows dipping to approximately 18°C. Sharjah will experience similar conditions with a high of 29°C, while overnight temperatures there may fall to 15°C.
Across the wider country, temperatures are predicted to drop as low as 8°C in the elevated region of Jebel Jais, while the highest reading may reach 32°C in the Liwa area of Abu Dhabi.
Wind Patterns and Sea Conditions Forecast
Light to moderate south-westerly winds, gradually shifting to north-easterly, are expected to prevail throughout the affected period. Wind speeds will range between 10 and 20 kilometers per hour, with occasional gusts potentially reaching up to 30 kmph.
Sea conditions will remain moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea, according to the latest meteorological forecast. Authorities continue to advise residents to stay particularly alert during early morning hours and to follow official weather updates closely as conditions continue to evolve.
