UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi set for hot and humid Tuesday

Winds could cause blowing dust in exposed areas

Misty conditions have been forecast for some parts of the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Weather conditions in Dubai on Tuesday will be mostly clear and sunny with a moderate breeze.

Temperatures are due to peak at 40°C shortly after midday, accompanied by gentle winds of up to 23kph.

The forecast for Abu Dhabi promises a similar day of clear skies and light breezes.

Temperatures are predicted to be slightly hotter, reaching 41°C in the afternoon, with lighter winds of about 19kph.

The National Centre of Meteorology is predicting fair conditions for the UAE in general, but predicted a chance of some fog and mist forming by night and into Wednesday morning.

Moderate winds could pick up sand and dust in exposed areas, it said.

The centre said humidity will increase by night.

Night-time temperatures could drop to about 30°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the course of Tuesday night and the early hours of Wednesday morning.