Overview

• The National Centre of Meteorology issued a red alert for dense fog, warning of sharply reduced visibility in affected areas.
• Daytime highs are forecast around 40°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with Sharjah near 39°C.
• Humidity is expected to build overnight in coastal and western zones, increasing the likelihood of mist or fog into the early morning.
• Winds will be light to moderate at 10–25 km/h with gusts up to 35 km/h, and seas will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in the Oman Sea.
• Forecasters expect a modest dip in temperatures from September 20, and expert guidance notes nights could fall below 25°C as the seasonal transition begins.