Dusty weather is set to sweep across the UAE. Photo: The National
Dusty weather is set to sweep across the UAE. Photo: The National
Dusty weather is set to sweep across the UAE. Photo: The National
Dusty weather is set to sweep across the UAE. Photo: The National

UAE set for more dusty weather as temperatures top 40°C in Abu Dhabi


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More dusty weather is set to sweep across the UAE on Wednesday as temperatures exceed 40°C in parts of the country.

The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts a generally fair day in the Emirates, with dusty spells most prevalent during the morning caused by fresh winds.

The weather centre also issued a dust alert on Tuesday.

The mercury will exceed 40°C in the Razeen and Gasyoura areas of Abu Dhabi.

Temperatures will hover around the mid 30s in Dubai but will approach 40°C in Fujairah.

Humidity levels are expected to rise during the evening.

Rough seas are expected off the coast of Khor Fakkan and Fujairah, the NCM said.

Dust storms in the UAE - in pictures

  • Dust hangs amid the residential and office towers of Jumeirah Lake Towers in Dubai in 2018. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dust hangs amid the residential and office towers of Jumeirah Lake Towers in Dubai in 2018. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dust hangs over Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai in July 2018. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Dust hangs over Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai in July 2018. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Al Furjan area in Dubai is overcome with dust and haze. Pawan Singh / The National
    Al Furjan area in Dubai is overcome with dust and haze. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A worker covers his face to protect from the dust while cycling in Jumeirah Park. Pawan Singh / The National
    A worker covers his face to protect from the dust while cycling in Jumeirah Park. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The sandstorm causes a white haze around Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque n Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    The sandstorm causes a white haze around Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque n Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Dusty Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street. Victor Besa / The National
    Dusty Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street. Victor Besa / The National
  • Workers wait for their bus in Discovery Gardens in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Workers wait for their bus in Discovery Gardens in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Haze hangs over Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Haze hangs over Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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