UAE Weather: Fog Covers Several Emirates, Rain Expected Today
Several emirates across the UAE experienced fog on the morning of Friday, October 16, 2026, with reduced visibility affecting motorists on roads from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah.
In some areas, drivers could see road signboards only from around 100 metres away. Police issued safety advisories urging motorists to slow down, maintain a safe distance and remain alert while driving in foggy conditions.
Fog Alerts Issued Across the UAE
Red and yellow fog alerts were issued across several parts of the country and remained active until 9am on Friday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The alerts warned of reduced horizontal visibility.
Fog was reported in several locations, including Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai and Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.
Rain Expected in Eastern and Southern Areas
According to the NCM forecast, the weather was expected to remain fair to partly cloudy, with a chance of rainfall in eastern and southern areas during the afternoon as convective clouds developed.
Conditions were also expected to become humid on Friday night and Saturday morning across parts of the coastal and inland regions. Fog or mist could form in some locations.
Winds and Sea Conditions
Winds were forecast to remain light to moderate, occasionally strengthening to around 45 kilometres per hour. Blowing dust could reduce visibility in some areas.
Sea conditions were expected to range from slight to moderate at times in the Arabian Gulf, while the Oman Sea was forecast to remain slight.
Temperatures Across Major Emirates
On Friday, temperatures in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah were forecast to reach a high of 37°C, with minimum temperatures of around 29°C.
Motorists were advised to follow official weather alerts and police instructions, particularly during periods of reduced visibility. Residents were also encouraged to check the latest NCM forecasts for updates on rainfall, fog and changing weather conditions.
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