Strong winds are expected in some places by late tonight, the Qatar Met department has said. Offshore areas, too, are likely to see strong winds along with high seas towards the north by this night. The wind speed may go up to 24 knots in both inshore and offshore areas, with the sea level rising to 8ft in the north by late tonight. The detailed forecast also states that hazy to misty conditions are expected in some inshore areas in the early hours of the day, followed by mild daytime conditions with some clouds. It will be cold by night and slight to blowing dust is also likely in the late hours.