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Motorists are urged to follow traffic instructions due to low visibility conditions.
As dense fog engulfed various parts of the UAE on Sunday morning, authorities had announced the reduction of speed limits on some major roads.
Weather alert: Thick fog continues to engulf parts of the UAE
(Video by Saman Haziq)https://t.co/aB68ahkmZH pic.twitter.com/15kVfiP0LH— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) February 14, 2021
The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCM) tweeted that fog formation in some parts of the country started at 08:00pm on Saturday and continued until Sunday morning, as visibility dropped to less than 1,000 metres.
Must read: Tips to drive safely in foggy conditions in UAE
Photos: Fog in UAE, early morning scenes from around the country
— (@NCMS_media) February 14, 2021
Speed limit back to normal
The Abu Dhabi Police had announced speed limit reduction on major roads from and towards the Capital to 80kmph.
#FoginUAE: As dense fog engulfed various parts of the #UAE on Sunday morning, authorities had announced the reduction of speed limits on some major roads.
(Video by Juidin Bernarrd)
Weather updates: https://t.co/GaLs3Q61ya pic.twitter.com/R9a57Hz8Je— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) February 14, 2021
However, in the latest update, Abu Dhabi Police have now stated that speed limits on Abu Dhabi’s external roads are back to normal.
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( – ) .#_#Urgent | #Warning #Fog
Speed limits on ( Sweihan- Al Sad ) road are back to normal, Drive Safely— (@ADPoliceHQ) February 14, 2021
The police activated speed reduction system on Trucks road ( Abu Dhabi – Al Ain ), Sweihan road (Abu Dhabi – Zayed Military City) Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Intl. road (Al Mirfa – Al Sila) and on (Al Sad – Sweihan) road
Lowest temperature touches 11.6°C
According to the NCM, the lowest temperature recorded over the UAE was 11.6°C in Al Jazeera B.G (Al Dhafra) at 3:45am (UAE time).
#The_lowest_temperature recorded over the country today morning was 11.6°C in Al Jazeera B.G (Al Dhafra) at 03:45 UAE Local time.
— (@NCMS_media) February 14, 2021
Humidity will increase at night and on Monday early morning, with a probability of fog or mist formation over some northern coastal areas. Light to moderate winds in general and freshening at times.
The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea.
An increase in temperatures is expected today. The maximum temperature during the day is expected to hover around 25 – 30°C along internal areas, 23 – 27°C along the coast and 16 – 21°C in the mountains.
Expect more foggy mornings
Following heavy fog that affected visibility all over the country on Sunday, the NCM noted that fog and mist can be expected in the UAE during the next few days.
#Weather: Brace for #foggy days ahead, #temperature to rise – https://t.co/GaLs3Q61ya
Photos: Rahul Gajjar/KT pic.twitter.com/f460edLJJd— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) February 14, 2021
The agency said weather in the UAE will be fair and partly cloudy till Wednesday with chances of fog formation in the mornings. However, on Thursday, it will be dusty and partly cloudy with a rise in temperatures.
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