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Residents and commuters in Doha woke up to unusually misty conditions early Wednesday as a blanket of fog settled over the city, temporarily reducing visibility on major roads and in residential districts.According to the Qatar Meteorology Department, fog and mist formed in the early hours before sunrise, with visibility dipping significantly in some areas. The atmospheric conditions were linked to high overnight humidity, cooler temperatures near the surface, and light winds, which together created an environment favourable for fog formation.In the capital’s downtown districts and surrounding suburbs, many reported hazy conditions around 5:30-7am, prompting motorists to exercise caution as they began their morning commute. Although no major traffic disruptions or accidents were reported, officials advised drivers to use low-beam headlights and maintain safe following distances during periods of reduced visibility.Weather forecasters had anticipated the phenomenon as part of the region’s typical late-winter weather pattern. The Meteorology Department had noted that misty to foggy conditions at dawn were likely, especially where humidity levels remained elevated overnight.By mid-morning, however, the fog had largely dissipated as temperatures warmed and winds increased slightly, restoring clear skies and normal visibility across the city. Daytime conditions are expected to remain mild and dry, with temperatures climbing into the low 20s Celsius and gentle breezes prevailing through the afternoon.Local meteorologists emphasised that such fog events, while relatively brief, are not uncommon in Doha during transitional seasons when nighttime cooling aligns with high moisture content near the surface. Similar conditions have been observed in previous years, particularly between late winter and early spring.Residents were reminded that while the fog lifted quickly, /drivers should remain alert for sudden changes in visibility during early morning hours, especially in outlying areas or near open desert landscapes where mist can be more persistent. 

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning of poor horizontal visibility at most places at first in inshore areas, in addition to expected thundery rain at first associated with strong wind and high sea offshore.According to the Department's daily weather report, inshore conditions until 6:00 pm on Monday will be misty to foggy at most places at first and moderate in temperature daytime with scattered clouds to partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered rain.Offshore, the weather will see scattered clouds to partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered rain that maybe thundery at first.Inshore winds will be northwesterly to northeasterly at 03 to 13 KT. Offshore, winds will be northwesterly to northeasterly at 05 to 15 KT, gusting to 25 KT with thundery rain.Sea state inshore will range from 1 to 4 feet, while offshore it will range from 2 to 4 feet, rising to 8 feet with thundery rain.Visibility inshore is expected to range between 4 and 9 km/2 km or less at most places at first. Offshore, the visibility is expected to range between 5 and 9 km/3 km or less with thundery rain.Area High TideLow TideMinMax------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Doha07:03 - 17:2014:58 - 23:492129Mesaieed08:46 - **:****:** - **:**1528Wakrah08:14 - **:**23:50 - **:**2029Al Khor17:44 - 06:4022:38 - 00:251930Ruwais06:40 - 19:3100:25 - 13:462026Dukhan00:27 - 12:2106:13 - 18:531827Abu Samra01:12 - **:**10:33 - 07:261828Sunrise: 05:57 LTSunset: 16:43 LT------------------ 

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning of expected thundery rain associated with strong wind in inshore and offshore areas, along with high sea conditions.According to the Department's daily weather report, inshore conditions until 6:00 pm on Sunday will be hazy and partly cloudy with a chance of scattered rain that may be thundery in some areas.Offshore, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with a chance of scattered rain that may sometimes be thundery.Inshore winds will be northwesterly to northeasterly at 07 to 17 KT, gusting to 27 KT with thundery rain. Offshore, winds will be northwesterly at 07 to 17 KT, gusting to 25 KT with thundery rain.Sea state inshore will range from 1 to 3 feet, rising to 5 feet with thundery rain, while offshore it will range from 2 to 4 feet, rising to 8 feet with thundery rain.Visibility inshore and offshore is expected to range between 4 and 9 km/3 km or less with thundery rain.Area High TideLow TideMinMax------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Doha06:30 - 16:4914:16 - 23:402128Mesaieed08:15 - **:**23:46 - **:**1428Wakrah07:41 - **:**23:37 - **:**2028Al Khor16:59 - 06:1021:47 - 13:121628Ruwais06:10 - 18:5313:12 - **:**2326Dukhan11:45 - **:**05:36 - 18:162123Abu Samra06:00 - 12:2801:40 - 17:491925Sunrise: 05:56 LTSunset: 16:43 LT------------------