The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is experiencing a significant drop in temperatures, with the mercury plunging to a chilly 7.8°C on Thursday, November 20, marking the coldest day of the winter season so far. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), Friday, November 21, will bring partly cloudy and dusty conditions, with low clouds forming westward over the sea and islands. Coastal areas are expected to see a slight temperature dip, accompanied by fog that has triggered red and yellow alerts, reducing visibility until 10:30 AM. Authorities in Abu Dhabi have issued emergency alerts and implemented speed reductions on key roads to ensure safety. Humidity is likely to increase by night and into Saturday morning, with fog or mist expected in coastal and internal regions. Winds will blow lightly to moderately from the northeast to northwest, reaching speeds of 10-25 km/hr, and up to 40 km/h westward. Sea conditions will be moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea. Temperatures are forecasted to drop to 15ºC in Sharjah, 19ºC in Dubai, and 21ºC in Abu Dhabi. The recent dense fog has already caused significant disruptions, with landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab obscured and severe traffic delays reported. Air travel has also been impacted, with Dubai diverting 19 flights and Sharjah experiencing multiple delays and cancellations.