After the start of the rainy season in Qatar, strong winds and dusty conditions are expected in the country today, according to the Qatar Met department.
The weather office issued a warning for strong winds in offshore areas, too, along with high seas, reported Gulf Times.
The marine warning is set to be in place until Sunday, December 3.
The Met department, in a post on social media, said fresh to strong northwesterly winds are expected Tuesday, which may lead to blowing dust and low visibility in some areas. In addition, the sea state will not be suitable for any marine activities, it said, urging people to be cautious.
Latest satellite image shows some clouds in northern and western areas with a weak chance of scattered light rain. Northerly winds expected to strengthen gradually in the coming hours with a chance of blowing dust and low visibility in some areas. Marine warnings are in effect. pic.twitter.com/BNKKOBH1gf
A separate statement said the marine warning for strong northwesterly winds — which came into effect last night in the northern parts — was expected to gradually cover all areas Tuesday.
Winds will blow at speeds of 15 to 25 knots, reaching a high of 32 knots at times, while the wave height will range from 4 to 8ft and rising to 12ft in some areas. Slight dust and some clouds are also likely in offshore areas.
Meanwhile, Tuesday’s forecast says moderate temperature is likely during the day in inshore areas along with scattered clouds, while slight to blowing dust is also expected in some places at times.
The wind speed (northwesterly) may go up to 22 knots occasionally. Minimum temperature is likely to be 19C in Abu Samra, Wakrah, Mesaieed and Al Khor, and 23C in Doha.
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