Doha: Fresh to strong northwesterly wind will be felt across the country from Thursday evening until Sunday, January 30, according to Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD). The wind speed is expected to range from 12-22 KT gusting to 30 KT at times over some places.
Due to this weather condition, blowing dust and low horizontal visibility is likely as it is predicted to vary less than 2 kilometres, most especially in open areas.
High sea is also expected as wave offshore is predicted to range between 5-8 ft rising to 10 ft at some places at times.
A further drop in temperature will also be accompanied by the wind. The lowest temperature forecast is 8-15 degrees Celsius during this period, while the highest temperature may reach between 17-23 degrees Celsius.
QMD also stated that the temperature may reach less than 8 degrees Celsius especially in the southern and external areas of the country, while the apparent temperatures may also be less than that during nights and early morning.
The department also warned all citizens and residents to avoid all marine activities during this period and to take extra precautions.
