Doha:The Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast warning of hazy conditions with cloud cover until 600 pm, predicting relatively hot daytime weather with the possibility of local rainy clouds. There is potential for thundery rain at certain locations during the afternoon.
According to Qatar News Agency, the report highlights the expectation of sudden strong winds associated with thundery rain in some areas. Offshore, the weather will include clouds, becoming partly cloudy at times.
Inshore winds are expected to be variable initially, shifting to a northwesterly-northeasterly direction at 05-15 KT, with gusts reaching 25 KT during thundery rain. Offshore winds will be northwesterly at 05-15 KT, occasionally gusting to 20 KT. Sea levels inshore will range from 2-4 ft, while offshore levels will be between 2-4 ft, rising to 6 ft at times.
Visibility is forecasted to be between 4-9 km inshore, decreasing to 3 km or less during thundery rain, and offshore visibility will range from 5-9 km. The forecast also includes detailed tide times and temperature ranges for various areas, with the highest temperature expected in Doha at 37 degrees Celsius. Sunrise and sunset are expected at 0537 LT and 1657 LT, respectively.