UAE weather alert issued as dusty conditions reduce visibility

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a yellow and orange dust alert across the UAE, with strong winds reducing visibility to below 3,000 metres in some parts of the country.

The weather alert will be in place until noon on Wednesday, and residents have been urged to be extra cautious when stepping outdoors.

They have also been advised to "lock all doors and windows to prevent dust from entering the buildings". 

#Alert #Dust_Alert #NCM#تنبيه #تنبيه_الغبار #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد pic.twitter.com/X2LwNsqUR6

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) April 16, 2025

#غبار #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد#Dust #NCM pic.twitter.com/0eoHEagMtv

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) April 15, 2025

The NCM also warned of foggy conditions across some international and costal areas from 6:30 am to 9:30 am. 

#تنبيه #ضباب #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد#Alert #Fog_Alert #NCM pic.twitter.com/QIt5oX0ACA

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) April 16, 2025

In an advisory, Abu Dhabi Police urged drivers to be vigilant during the hazardous conditions, and follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.

"For your safety and for the safety of others on the road, please do not be distracted by taking any videos or using your phone," the police cautioned in their social media post. 

#Urgent | #Warning #AbuDhabiPolice
urges drivers to be cautious due to low visibility during high winds and dust .. And for your saftey and for the safety of others on the road, please do not be distracted by taking any videos or using your phone. pic.twitter.com/MbBsxpRDfk

— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) April 16, 2025

#urgent | #fog#AbuDhabi_Police call on motorists to exerise caution due to reduced visibility during the fog. They are urged to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.
Drive Safely

— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) April 16, 2025

The UAE has been facing dusty conditions since Tuesday.