Unstable weather is expected in the country until tomorrow, the Qatar Met department has said.
There are chances of scattered rain during this period, which may become thundery at times, especially today, and a drop in the mercury level is also likely due to strong winds, according to the weather report.
Rain is expected across Qatar, including in Doha, today.
The unstable weather is the result of an extension of a low-pressure system, charts indicate.
Fresh to strong northerly winds are expected to continue affecting the country until Saturday and visibility may drop to less than 3km in open areas due to blowing dust. The weather office has also forecast high waves and strong winds in offshore areas.
The Met department has urged people to remain cautious during this period and avoid sea activities.
The northerly winds will be accompanied by a 5-8C drop in temperature across the country as compared to early this week. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to range between 19C and 22C, and 25C and 29C, respectively.
Meanwhile, today’s forecast states partly cloudy to cloudy conditions are likely in both inshore and offshore areas, and there is a chance of scattered rain – which may be thundery at times.
The wind speed may go up to 35 knots in offshore areas and 30 knots in inshore areas during the thundershowers, while the sea level may rise to 12ft.
The minimum and maximum temperatures in the country today are expected to be 19C and 27C, respectively, with the forecast for Doha being 21C and 27C.
Latest weather updates could be obtained from the social media accounts of the Met department. More is available at http://qweather.gov.qa/NewsDetail.aspx#sthash.x1Xdoe68.dpuf
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