Shamal winds, predicted to cause dust storms across the UAE by yesterday evening, are expected to strengthen this morning, reaching 28 knots over the sea, according to the country’s Met Office.
Abu Dhabi airport was closed for more than five hours yesterday morning due to thick fog caused by low temperature and humidity which also caused difficulties on the country’s roads.
A further drop in temperatures and poor visibility due to hazy/dusty conditions are predicted over the next 24 hours, the office said.
The Shamal wind is a wave of high pressure which funnels through the Gulf between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Winds can last three to 40 days, with unique characteristics that can potentially affect the tallest of buildings, according to experts.
Abu Dhabi airport was closed for more than five hours yesterday morning due to thick fog caused by low temperature and humidity which also caused difficulties on the country’s roads.
A further drop in temperatures and poor visibility due to hazy/dusty conditions are predicted over the next 24 hours, the office said.
The Shamal wind is a wave of high pressure which funnels through the Gulf between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Winds can last three to 40 days, with unique characteristics that can potentially affect the tallest of buildings, according to experts.
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