UAE weather: Dusty forecast for Friday; mercury to hit 45°C

According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), mercury will hit 45°C in Fujairah. Dubai and Abu Dhabi will both record highs of 38°C.

Light to moderate Northwesterly winds over the sea are expected to blow dust during the day, with speeds reaching 40km/hr.

The NCM has also issued a dust alert until 8am on Friday. Visibility is expected to be less than 2,000m at times over some Eastern areas.