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Dusty weather to continue

Published: 18 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am | Last Updated: 13 Nov 2021 - 03:04 pm
Peninsula

Cyclists crossing a road in the Industrial Area amid poor visibility after dusty weather yesterday.The Meteorology Department has forecast strong and dusty winds today.  Pic: Baher A/The Peninsula

 

Doha: The weather forecast for Qatar valid until 6:00 pm Saturday inshore will be very hot during the day and slightly dusty to dusty at places, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily report, warning of strong wind at places and poor visibility expected at places due to dust. 
Offshore the weather will be slightly dusty to dusty at times.
Wind speed inshore will be northwesterly to northeasterly at a speed of 08-18 knots reaching 22 knots at places at times, offshore it will be northwesterly to northeasterly 05-15 knots reaching 18 knots at times at places.
Visibility will be 04-08 kilometers or 2 kilometers less at times. 
The sea state inshore will be between 1-3 feet, offshore will be 2-4 feet rises to 5 feet at places at times, the Department of Meteorology said.

The maximum temperature is expected to be around 34 degree in Ruwais and 36 in Dukhan while around 41-42 degrees in Al Khor, Doha, Wakrah and Messaid. 

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