NCM warns of low visibility due to fog - GulfToday

NCM warns of low visibility due to fog

  • 18 Jun 2019
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NCM said wind speeds could reach up to 45 km/hr.

The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology, NCM, has urged motorists to be cautious due to low horizontal visibility caused by fog in various coastal and inland areas of the country.

In a statement on Tuesday, the NMC said that wave heights are expected to be between 4 to 6 reaching 7 feet offshore until 6:30 am Wednesday, adding that wind speeds could reach up to 45 km/hr.

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