UAE issues weather alert as dusty conditions reduce visibility

The UAE weather bureau has issued a yellow and orange dust alert across the UAE, with strong winds reducing visibility to below 1,000 metres in some parts of the country.

The weather alert will be in place until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said in its forecast. 

Residents have been urged to be extra cautious when stepping outdoors.

غبار محمل وتدني مدى الرؤية الأفقية إلى أقل من 1000 متر على مطار البطين
Suspended dust and reduction in the horizontal visibility to less than 1000 m over Al Bateen Airport#تنبيه #تنبيه_الغبار #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد#Alert #Dust_Alert #NCM pic.twitter.com/luIemoyxwO

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

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

#Alert_#NCM pic.twitter.com/K5jM9AepJG

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