Gulf beaches on yellow alert as rough seas and dusty skies sweep in
The biggest impact? The Arabian Gulf is forecast to see waves of up to 8 feet, with wind speeds reaching 45 km/h—creating choppy conditions especially offshore. Even the Oman Sea, while calmer, will be moderately rough.
This alert will remain in effect until tonight at 10pm, Monday 7 July, and beachgoers, fishermen, and boat owners are advised to stay ashore until conditions ease .
Meanwhile, inland areas—especially parts of Abu Dhabi like Habshan, Liwa, Asab, and Hamim—have been hit by a dust alert. The NCM forecasts dust could reduce horizontal visibility below 2,000 metres, particularly in western regions.
#تنبيه #حالة_البحر #الخليج_العربي #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد#Sea #Sea_Alert #Arabian_Gulf #NCM pic.twitter.com/7qdgUgjnBC
— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) July 6, 2025 What you should do Beat the sand : Keep car windows closed and beware of sudden dust clouds, especially on highways.
Hold off on sea plans : Avoid beach trips, open water activities, or small-boat journeys until conditions calm.
Stay indoors mid-day : Winds and dust are expected to peak between midday and early evening.
Drivers, stay alert: Visibility can drop fast—reduce speed and maintain distance in dusty conditions.
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