UAE weather: forecasters issue warning about dust in the east

Weekend temperatures to reach 40°C in Dubai

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 warning about dust in the east of the Emirates, which will affect visibility at times on Friday.

The National Centre of Meteorology said north-westerly winds, which will reach 45 kilometres an hour, will kick up dust and sand, reducing visibility to below 2,000 metres on the eastern coast.

Temperatures will top 46°C in some southern areas, but it will be cooler on the coast where the mercury will reach 38°C in Abu Dhabi city and Dubai.

It will be dusty in general, said the NCM, with moderate to fresh winds that will be strong at times over the sea.

Conditions will be rough in the Arabian Gulf and moderate to rough in the Sea of Oman.

Saturday will be sunny and hazy, with light to moderate winds, especially over the sea, blowing dust and sand.

Temperatures will reach 38°C in Abu Dhabi city and 40°C in Dubai.

The weather will be similar on Sunday, with the mercury predicted to hit 39°C in Abu Dhabi city and 40°C in Dubai.

Monday will also be mainly sunny and hazy at times, with dust and sand being blown. Temperatures will be in the high 30s.

Humidity is expected to rise overnight, increasing the risk of a misty start on Tuesday on the coast and inland.