UAE weather: Forecasters warn of dust storms as winds blow

Temperature in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will rise on Monday

It will be fair with intermittent cloud in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Saturday. Pawan Singh / The National

Forecasters issued an alert over dust storms that could affect parts of the country on Monday.

Gusty winds will kick up sand, reducing visibility to below three kilometres over exposed areas inland in the east and on the coast.

The warning is in force until noon.

Similar conditions on Sunday resulted in an accumulation of sand on roads in the Western Region.

Monday will be generally fair to partly cloudy, with temperatures reaching a high of 35°C inland and 31°C on the coast.

Winds will be brisk, with speeds reaching 30kph-40kph at times throughout the day before they ease in the evening.

Humidity will rise overnight, which could result in the formation of mist over some areas of the coast and inland.

Conditions will be rough in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea before becoming moderate by late night.

Tuesday will be another partly cloudy day, with temperatures expected to climb again.