Strong winds, dusty conditions and low visibility are expected in some places today, the Qatar Met department has said. Offshore areas, too, are likely to see strong winds and high seas (up to 7ft) towards the north in the early hours today. The wind speed may go up to 25 knots in inshore and 22 knots in offshore areas, with visibility dropping to 3km or less in some areas at times. The forecast for inshore areas also says it will be hazy in some places at first, followed by a hot day. Mesaieed and Turayna recorded the highest temperature in the country yesterday at 45C, followed by 44C in the Qatar University area and other places. Today, the mercury level is expected to rise to 41C in Doha.