Meteorological authorities in the United Arab Emirates have escalated weather warnings to red alert status due to persistent fog conditions expected to affect visibility across multiple regions. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued the severe weather advisory effective from 1:32 AM until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
According to the latest forecast, daytime conditions will feature fair to partially cloudy skies with temperature extremes ranging from daytime highs of 25°C in major urban centers to nighttime lows of 10°C in certain interior locations. Abu Dhabi and Dubai will experience minimum temperatures of 15°C and 17°C respectively.
Meteorologists indicate elevated humidity levels will develop overnight through Wednesday morning, particularly affecting coastal and internal areas. This atmospheric moisture will create ideal conditions for fog or mist formation, potentially reducing visibility to hazardous levels in some districts.
Surface winds will remain generally light to moderate, originating from southeasterly to northeasterly directions. Wind speeds will typically range between 10-25 km/h with occasional gusts potentially reaching 35 km/h. Maritime conditions in both the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea are projected to remain calm with slight wave activity.
The NCM advises residents to exercise heightened caution during morning commutes and to monitor official weather channels for real-time updates. Motorists are specifically urged to maintain safe following distances and utilize fog lights when visibility deteriorates.