Strong winds are expected in the country during the daytime today and there is a chance of rain and thunder as well, the Qatar Met department has said. The weather office has also forecast thundershowers, windy conditions and high seas in offshore areas. The wind speed may go up to 25 knots in both inshore (northern parts) and offshore areas today, with the sea level rising to 8ft during thunder and rain.The detailed forecast says there will be slight to blowing dust in some places at times along with cloudy conditions. There is a chance of scattered rain, which may become thundery occasionally. Similar conditions are likely in offshore areas as well.