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Strong northwesterly winds and blowing dust reduced visibility across Qatar Sunday afternoon and evening, affecting traffic on several major roads, particularly in Doha, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department (MET).In a post on X, MET said strong winds accompanied by poor horizontal visibility were recorded between 3pm and 9pm, as a dust mass moved across parts of the country. Motorists were urged to exercise caution as dusty conditions hampered driving and visibility on key thoroughfares.**media[409146]**Earlier in the day, MET reported light rain in some areas at dawn, reflecting the unsettled weather typical of January, often the coldest month of the year in Qatar.The department’s Climate Summary for January notes that the month is characterised by occasional outbreaks of rain associated with thunderstorms, prevailing northwesterly winds, and the lowest mean monthly sea temperatures of the year.By late morning, MET warned that satellite images showed another dust mass approaching the country, with some areas expected to be affected in the coming hours. The advisory, issued at 11:26am on X, highlighted the likelihood of reduced visibility and continued windy conditions.**media[409148]**Temperatures across the country remained relatively low for this time of year. MET data showed that Dukhan recorded a minimum temperature of 15.9°C Sunday, while Al Guwayriyah dropped to 15.4°C. Al Karanaa reported a low of 15.8°C, placing these areas among the coldest locations in Qatar on January 25.Weather conditions are expected to remain variable during the winter season, with MET continuing to monitor dust activity and wind patterns. Residents are advised to follow official updates, limit outdoor activities during dusty periods, and take precautions while driving, especially during times of reduced visibility.**media[409149]**According to MET, weather conditions inshore until 6am Monday are expected to be dusty and partly cloudy to cloudy, with a chance of scattered rain in some areas and cold conditions prevailing. The department warned of strong winds and poor horizontal visibility in places.Offshore, conditions will be dusty and cloudy to partly cloudy, with a chance of scattered rain, which may be thundery at times, particularly early in the period, MET said.Inshore winds will be predominantly northwesterly, blowing at 15 to 25 knots and gusting up to 33 knots at times. Offshore, northwesterly winds are forecast at 20 to 30 knots, with gusts reaching up to 37 knots.Sea conditions are expected to be moderate to rough, with wave heights ranging from 3 to 5 feet inshore. Offshore seas will be higher, between 6 and 10 feet, surging to around 12 feet at times.Visibility inshore is forecast to range between 4 and 9km, dropping to 2km or less at times. Offshore visibility will range from 5 to 9km , and may fall to around 3km or less during periods of dust and reduced conditions. 

The Department of Meteorology has warned of poor horizontal visibility at most places at first in inshore areas.According to the Department's daily weather report, inshore conditions until 6:00 pm on Thursday will be misty to foggy at places at first, moderate in temperature daytime with some clouds, and relatively cold by night.Offshore, the weather will see some clouds at times.Inshore winds will be northwesterly to northeasterly at 05-15 KT. Offshore, winds will be northwesterly at 08 to 18 KT.Sea state inshore will range from 1-4 FT, while offshore it will range from 2-5 FT.Visibility inshore is expected to range between 4-9 km/2 km or less at places at first. Offshore, the visibility is expected to range between 5-10 km.Area High TideLow TideMinMax------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Doha08:59 - 19:4200:01 - **:**2128Mesaieed10:34 - **:**00:26 - **:**1327Wakrah09:57 - 21:2218:40 - **:**1827Al Khor20:22 - 08:5017:03 - 02:501628Ruwais08:50 - 22:2302:50 - 16:112327Dukhan02:27 - 14:2608:19 - 20:571525Abu Samra14:09 - 06:0010:48 - 09:501327Sunrise: 05:59 LTSunset: 16:43 LT------------------

Weather, inshore, until 6:00 pm on Saturday will be misty to foggy at places at first, and relatively hot daytime, mild by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected poor horizontal visibility at many places at first. Offshore, it will be misty to foggy in some places at first, with some clouds at first becoming fine, the report added, warning of poor visibility in some places in the north-east area at first. Wind inshore will be variable at first shifts to northwesterly - northeasterly at 03 to 13 knots. Offshore, it will be variable, mainly northwesterly at 03 to 12 knots. Sea state inshore will be 1 to 2 feet, while offshore it will be 1 to 3 feet. Visibility inshore will be 04 to 9/2 kilometers or fewer at places at first. Offshore it will also be 05 to 10/01 kilometers or fewer in places at first.

Weather inshore until 6:00 pm on Thursday will be misty to foggy at places at first, becoming relatively hot during the day with slight dust at places, and mild by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected poor horizontal visibility at places at first. Offshore, the weather will be hazy at times, the report added. Wind inshore will be variable at less than 4 KT at first, becoming mainly northeasterly to southeasterly at 4 to 14 KT later, and gusting to 20 KT in places during daytime. Offshore, wind will be mainly northeasterly to southeasterly at 3 to 13 KT. Sea state inshore will range between 1 and 2 feet, and between 1 and 3 feet offshore. Visibility inshore will be 4–9 km / 2 km or less in some areas at first. Offshore, it will be 4–10 km.

Weather inshore until 6:00 pm on Wednesday will be misty to foggy at places at first, becoming relatively hot during the day and mild to relatively humid by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. The department warned of expected poor horizontal visibility in some areas at first. Offshore, the weather will be hazy in some areas, the report added. Wind inshore will be variable at less than 4 knots at first, becoming mainly northwesterly to northeasterly at 4 to 14 knots later. Offshore, wind will also be variable, mainly northwesterly to northeasterly at 3 to 11 knots. Sea state inshore will range between 1 and 2 feet, and between 1 and 3 feet offshore. Visibility inshore will be 5–10 km / 2 km or less in some areas at first. Offshore, it will be 4–10 km.

Weather inshore until 6:00 pm on Tuesday will be misty to foggy in some areas at first, becoming relatively hot during the day and mild by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. The department warned of expected poor horizontal visibility in some areas at first. Offshore, the weather will be hazy in some areas at first, becoming fine later. Wind inshore will be variable at less than 4 knots at first, becoming mainly southeasterly to northeasterly at 4 to 14 knots later. Offshore, wind will also be variable, mainly southeasterly to northeasterly at 3 to 11 knots. Sea state inshore will range between 1 and 2 feet, and between 1 and 3 feet offshore. Visibility inshore will be 4–9 km / 2 km or less in some areas at first. Offshore, it will be 4–10 km.

Inshore weather until 6:00 pm on Sunday will be misty to foggy in some areas at first, becoming relatively hot to hot during the day and mild by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of poor horizontal visibility in some areas at first. Offshore, the weather will be hazy to misty in some places at first, becoming fine later. The report also warned of expected strong wind and high sea conditions by night. Inshore wind will be variable at first, becoming northwesterly at 5 to 15 KT, gusting to 21 KT at times. Offshore, it will be northwesterly at 5 to 15 KT, increasing to 18 to 25 KT by night. Sea state inshore will be 2 to 4 feet, rising to 3 feet by night. Offshore, it will be 2 to 4 feet, rising to 5 to 8 feet by night. Visibility inshore will be 4–8 km / 2 km or less at places at times. Offshore, it will be 5–10 km / 3 km or less in places at times.

Inshore weather until 6:00 pm on Tuesday. It will be hot with dust blowing in places in the daytime and fine by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected strong wind and poor horizontal visibility in places.Offshore, the weather will be slightly dusty, the report added, warning of strong wind and high seas. Wind inshore will be northwesterlyآ to northerly at a speed of 5–15 KT, gusting to 35 KT in places in the daytime, decreasing to 8–18 KT by night. Offshore wind will be northwesterly at a speed of 12–22 KT, gusting to 28 KT at times.Sea state inshore will be 2–4 ft, rising to 5 ft at times. Offshore, it will be 4–7 ft, rising to 9 ft at times. Visibility inshore will be 5–9 km / 2 km or less in places daytime, while offshore it will be 4–9 km.