The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology said the weather today, Wednesday, October 7, will be fair to partly cloudy across most areas, with a chance of rain in some locations.

Convective clouds may form over eastern and southern parts of the country from the afternoon, potentially bringing rainfall to some areas. Temperatures are also expected to rise today.

Humidity will increase overnight and into Thursday morning across some coastal and inland areas, with a chance of fog or mist.

The National Centre of Meteorology has issued red and yellow alerts for several areas due to reduced visibility caused by fog. The alerts remain in effect until 9am.

Abu Dhabi Police have also lowered speed limits on several roads due to foggy conditions, including the Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Road.

Dubai Police reminded motorists that compliance with temporary speed limits during adverse weather conditions is mandatory.

Light to moderate north-easterly to south-easterly winds are forecast at speeds of 10 to 20 kilometres per hour, occasionally reaching 35 kilometres per hour.

Sea conditions are expected to be calm to slightly rough.

Maximum temperatures today are forecast to reach 43°C in Dubai and Sharjah and 42°C in Abu Dhabi. Minimum temperatures are expected to be 30°C in Dubai, 31°C in Abu Dhabi and 28°C in Sharjah.

Humidity will range from 15 to 80 per cent in Dubai and Sharjah, and from 25 to 80 per cent in Abu Dhabi.