DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for adverse weather conditions in Qatar, forecasting thundery rain and strong winds until 6pm on Thursday. According to the daily weather report, the inshore weather is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy with a chance of scattered rain, possibly thundery in some areas. Additionally, temperatures are anticipated to be relatively cold to cold during the night.
The report highlights the potential for thundery rain associated with strong winds in certain locations. In the offshore areas, similar conditions are expected, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and scattered rain, possibly thundery at times. The warning extends to high seas, with the likelihood of thundery rain accompanied by strong winds.
In the inshore areas, the wind is forecasted to be mainly northeasterly to southeasterly, ranging from 8 to 18 knots and reaching up to 28 knots during thundery rain. Offshore, the wind is expected to be mainly northeasterly to southeasterly, with speeds between 7 to 17 knots, gusting up to 30 knots during thundery rain.
Visibility is anticipated to be reduced in both inshore and offshore areas, with 4 to 9 km or less visibility in places experiencing thundery rain inshore and 4 to 8 km offshore during thundery rain.
Sea conditions are expected to be moderate to rough, with the inshore sea state ranging from 1 to 3 feet, rising to 5 feet at certain locations and times. Offshore, the sea state is predicted to be between 2 to 4 feet, rising to 10 feet during thundery rain.
Residents and maritime users are advised to stay informed about weather updates, exercise caution, and adhere to any safety advisories issued by the authorities during these challenging weather conditions.
