If you’re heading out early in the morning, you might want to slow things down as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather warning for thick fog expected to form across several parts of the UAE.

According to NCM, visibility could drop to near zero at times, especially in some coastal and inland areas. The foggy conditions are expected to last until 10:00 am this morning.

Humidity levels will rise at night and into Wednesday morning, increasing the chance of fog or mist in some coastal and internal areas.

Motorists are urged to take extra caution on the roads, stick to speed limits, and follow all traffic safety instructions due to low visibility conditions, especially late at night and early morning hours.

As for the rest of the day, the weather will be fair to partly cloudy across the country. Temperatures are expected to hit 25°C in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with overnight lows of around 15°C in Abu Dhabi and 17°C in Dubai.

Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the southeasterly to northeasterly direction at speeds of 10 to 25 km/h, occasionally picking up to 35 km/h.

Sea conditions will remain slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.

In a message shared on social media, Abu Dhabi Police confirmed that the maximum speed limit on roads is reduced to 80 km/h during fog. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to electronic information boards, which display updated speed limits based on weather conditions.

If you’re making weekend plans, expect humid and changeable weather across the UAE from today through early next week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

Mornings are likely to feel sticky, especially in coastal and inland areas, with a chance of mist or light fog forming during the early hours. Motorists are advised to take extra care during early commutes due to possible reduced visibility.

As the day progresses, conditions should turn fair to partly cloudy, with low clouds developing over eastern and northern regions. These areas may see isolated light rainfall, though widespread rain is not expected.

Winds will be light to moderate for most of the weekend, shifting between north-westerly, south-easterly and north-easterly directions. At times, winds may strengthen slightly, reaching speeds of up to 35 km/h, particularly in open areas.

Sea conditions are expected to remain slight to moderate in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea, making conditions generally suitable for marine activities, though caution is advised during windy periods.

Looking ahead, the NCM says temperatures will rise slightly on Sunday, while overall weather conditions are expected to stay humid at times and fair at others through Tuesday.

If you’ve stepped outside and felt the air turn dusty, you’re not imagining it.

The UAE is set for unsettled weather until Thursday, with dusty skies, active winds, changing cloud cover and occasional chances of light rain, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

Forecasters say conditions will vary across the country, with some areas experiencing hazy or dusty weather, while others see partly cloudy skies and isolated light rainfall, especially in northern regions.

For Monday, the NCM predicts fair to partly cloudy conditions, with low clouds forming over eastern and northern areas and a chance of light rain in the far north. Temperatures are expected to drop slightly, particularly in the western parts of the country.

Humidity levels will rise overnight and into Tuesday morning, increasing the possibility of fog or light mist.

Winds will range from light to moderate, becoming stronger at times, blowing northwesterly to southwesterly at speeds of 15–30km/h, and reaching up to 40km/h in exposed areas. These winds could kick up dust, reducing visibility at times.

Sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf will be moderate to rough, while waves in the Sea of Oman are expected to remain light.

Authorities are urging motorists to drive with caution, particularly during the early morning hours, when dust, fog or mist could reduce visibility on roads.