UAE weather: forecasters issue warning as dusty conditions persist

The country has been experiencing sandstorms since Tuesday

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque area in Abu Dhabi, during the sandstorm on Tuesday. Victor Besa / The National

Dust in the air around the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Towers in Dubai Marina as dust reduces visibility to a few hundred metres. Pawan Singh / The National

People relax at a public beach near Palm Jumeirah. Pawan Singh / The National

Jumeirah Lake Towers during the sandstorm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Boats in the waters of Palm Jumeirah. Pawan Singh / The National

Dusty conditions descended over almost the entire UAE, with only the far western edge spared. Pawan Singh / The National

The Sheikh Zayed bridge in Abu Dhabi, during the sandstorm. Victor Besa / The National

Heavy dust in the Zayed Sports City area of Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Traffic on the roads in the Ministry of Interior area of Abu Dhabi, during the sandstorm. Victor Besa / The National

Strong winds blow dust in the Adnec area, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

More of the same weather is expected over the next few days, with a probability of dust and sand affecting visibility up until at least Sunday. Victor Besa / The National

Forecasters have issued a weather warning about sandstorms, as dusty conditions persist.

The UAE has been in the grip of these storms since Tuesday.

Official weather stations have been registering hazardous air quality in many areas since, with the scale reaching as high as 684 near Al Ain on Thursday morning.

Experts say anything above 250 has an immediate and heavy effect on health.

The National Centre of Meteorology said it will be hot and dusty on Thursday.

Winds will be light to moderate, freshening at times, kicking up dust during the day, especially in the west.

Temperatures will reach 39°C in Abu Dhabi and 38°C in Dubai. It will be warmer in the south, with highs of 45°C.

The hot and dusty conditions will remain for the next few days, with NCM warning of blowing sand and dust until Sunday.

Temperatures will range in the high 30s to 40°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.