Department of Meteorology Warns of Strong Winds and High Seas

Strong Winds and High Seas

The Department of Meteorology has cautioned that Thursday’s weather will bring strong winds and high seas across Qatar. Inshore conditions are expected to feature moderate temperatures with slight dust during the day, before turning relatively cold with some cloud cover at night. Offshore, forecasters anticipate strong winds, scattered clouds, and rough seas.

Inshore winds will be northwesterly at 10 to 20 knots, with gusts reaching 25 knots in some areas during the day, easing to 5 to 12 knots by night. Offshore winds will range between 12 and 22 knots, occasionally gusting up to 30 knots. Sea levels are forecast at 3 to 5 feet inshore, while offshore seas will vary between 3 and 7 feet, rising to 10 feet at times. Visibility is expected to remain between 5 and 9 kilometers inshore and 4 to 10 kilometers offshore.

Tide and temperature forecasts indicate highs and lows across the country: Doha will see temperatures between 20°C and 28°C, Dukhan between 20°C and 26°C, Mesaieed between 15°C and 26°C, Wakrah between 18°C and 28°C, Al Khor between 16°C and 28°C, Ruwais between 20°C and 26°C, and Abu Samra between 19°C and 26°C.

Sunrise on Thursday was recorded at 05:24 local time, with sunset expected at 17:50. The Department urged residents and seafarers to remain cautious, particularly offshore, and to stay updated on weather developments throughout the day.