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UAE Forecasts Humid Night, Fog Red Alert for Tuesday
A red alert for fog has been issued across the UAE for Tuesday morning, while some eastern areas may see rain as temperatures reach the high 30s.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a red alert for foggy conditions from 5:15 am to 9:00 am on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, across the country. The alert follows a forecast of humid weather that could bring light to moderate winds and a chance of rainfall in eastern parts of the UAE.
Temperatures are expected to range between 25 °C and 45 °C, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai recording highs of 39 °C and 38 °C respectively, and lows around 29 °C. The NCM warned that clouds forming in the east could become convective by the afternoon, potentially producing showers.
Wind speeds are forecast to be 10–20 km hr-1, reaching up to 35 km hr-1 at times. Sea conditions will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in the Oman Sea.
Earlier this week, the NCM had issued red and yellow fog alerts on 23 September as autumn began, with visibility expected to drop below 1 km until 8:30 am. The same agency noted that temperatures would peak at 41 °C in Abu Dhabi and fall to 27 °C in Sharjah.
Weather officials advised residents to stay informed and exercise caution, particularly during the early morning hours when visibility could be severely reduced.
Key facts
- Red alert for fog issued 5:15‑9:00 am Tuesday (khaleejtimes.com)
- Eastern UAE may see rainfall as clouds become convective (khaleejtimes.com)
- Temperatures range 25‑45 °C, highs 39 °C Abu Dhabi, 38 °C Dubai (khaleejtimes.com)
- Wind speeds 10‑20 km hr<sup>-1</sup>, up to 35 km hr<sup>-1</sup> (khaleejtimes.com)
- Sea conditions slight in Arabian Gulf, slight to moderate in Oman Sea (khaleejtimes.com)
Background
The NCM’s alert follows a pattern of increasing humidity and fog across the UAE as autumn progresses, with earlier red and yellow fog alerts issued on 23 September.
Why it matters
Reduced visibility and potential rainfall can affect road safety, aviation and maritime operations.
What happens next
Residents are urged to monitor local weather updates and heed official advisories.
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “UAE weather: Rains expected in some areas; red alert issued for fog”
