The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned residents across the UAE of dust storms, fog and low visibility conditions.
Dusty conditions are expected to persist across the UAE until Friday this week, according to NCM. Motorists are advised to stay alert during dust storms, due to reduced visibility, particularly during early mornings and late evenings.
Additionally, humidity levels are also expected to rise this week, along with fluctuating temperatures across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Here is the forecast for the rest of this week:
Wednesday, 16 April
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Dubai: Daytime high of 34°C, cooling to 28°C at night.
Humidity may reach up to 75% overnight.
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Abu Dhabi: Daytime high of 35°C, with night lows around 25°C.
Humidity expected to hit 70% during the night.
Thursday, 17 April
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Dubai: Highs around 32°C in the day, dropping to 26°C overnight.
Humidity could rise up to 70% overnight.
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Abu Dhabi: Daytime high of 33°C, with lows of 25°C at night.
Humidity levels reaching up to 75% overnight.
Friday, 18 April
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Dubai: Daytime temperature of 31°C, dropping to 28°C during late hours.
Humidity expected to reach 80% at night.
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Abu Dhabi: Daytime highs of 32°C and lows around 24°C during late hours.
Humidity also peaking at 80% overnight.
Saturday, 19 April
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Dubai: Daytime temperatures expected at 33°C, with cooler nights around 26°C.
Humidity levels could reach up to 85% overnight.
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Abu Dhabi: Highs of 34°C, lows dipping to 23°C during early morning and night.
Humidity forecast to reach 85% overnight.
Sunday, 20 April
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Dubai: High of 34°C during the day, falling to 19°C overnight.
Humidity likely to rise to 85% during early hours.
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Abu Dhabi: Warm daytime temperature of 36°C, with a cooler 19°C at night.
Humidity could rise to 90% in the early morning.