UAE weather: foggy start to the day in Abu Dhabi as speed limits are reduced

Police reduced the speed limit to 80kph on several motorways in the emirate as visibility fell below 1km

It was a foggy start to the day in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, on Friday. All photos: Victor Besa / The National

A thick blanket of fog covered parts of the capital.

Speed limits were reduced to 80 kilometres per hour on several motorways.

Visibility fell below 1km across a large area inland.

The fog is expected to lift by 9.30am.

The sun is expected to break through the clouds by mid-morning, with temperatures in the mid-20s.

Humidity will rise again overnight on Friday.

There will be a risk of mist and fog early on Saturday, too.

Monday could also begin foggy and partly cloudy.

Foggy conditions and a drop in temperatures is expected over the next few days.

Large parts of Abu Dhabi were covered in a thick blanket of fog early on Friday, as police warned drivers to take care on the roads.

Speed limits were reduced to 80 kilometres per hour on several motorways in the emirate as visibility fell below 1km across a large area inland.

The fog is expected to lift by 9.30am, leaving a partly sunny day, with temperatures in the mid-20s.

The mercury is expected to reach 26°C in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It will be slightly warmer in Al Ain, where temperatures will hit 28°C.

Winds will be light to moderate and both the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea will be calm.

Humidity will rise again overnight, raising the risk of further mist and fog early on Saturday.

Temperatures will rise at the weekend, reaching 28°C in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Saturday, and climbing to 32°C on Sunday.

It will be sunny on both days, with a gentle breeze. Conditions in both the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea will be calm.

Monday could begin foggy and will be dusty to partly cloudy, with a “significant decrease” in temperatures, which are expected to fall back to 28°C in many areas.