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Meteorology Warns of Strong Winds and High Seas

Doha: Inshore weather until 6:00 pm on Sunday will see some clouds at first, with conditions being hot and slightly dusty to blowing dust during the daytime, the Department of Meteorology stated in its daily weather report, warning of expected strong wind during the day.

According to Qatar News Agency, offshore conditions will experience slight dust at times with some clouds, alongside warnings of strong wind and high seas. The wind inshore is expected to be northwesterly to northerly at a speed of 18 - 25 KT, gusting to 35 KT during the day, and decreasing to 5 - 15 KT by the evening.

Offshore, winds will be northwesterly at a speed of 5 - 15 KT, with gusts reaching 35 KT at times. The sea state inshore is anticipated to be between 3 - 5 ft, while offshore conditions will range from 4 - 8 ft, rising to 11 ft at times. Visibility inshore is expected to be between 5 - 9 km, reducing to 3 km or less in some areas during the daytime, while offshore visibility will remain between 5 - 9 km.