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A cold wave from Siberia affected the country again yesterday, making the mercury plunge to 10 degrees Celsius in some parts. A dust band from the northern Gulf also hit the country last night making visibility drop to less than 3km in northern parts of Qatar.
The Siberian High pressure system accompanied with north-westerly winds has resulted in a noticeable drop in temperature.
The weather bureau expects the maximum temperature in Doha to range between 17 to 20 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature will range between 10 and 13 degrees during the period.
The wind-chill factor will result in increased feeling of cold in open areas.
Meanwhile, a dust band that hit the country last evening brought down the visibility to between 3 to 5 km in Al Ghuwairiya and Ruwais, by 9pm last evening.
Today the country will have a moderate day time with dusty conditions at places.
The night will be very cold. The weather bureau has issued warnings of strong winds and high seas along with poor visibility.
The north-westerly winds will blow between 10 to 20 knots going up to 25 knots in shore and 33 knots offshore, with waves reaching up to 13 feet at times. The visibility could drop to less than 3 km with blowing dust. Doha would have a maximum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius, and minimum temperature of 12 degrees Celsius, today. Messaieed and Al Wakrah would see a temperature ranging between 18 and 11 degrees Celsius, while Dukhan and Ruwais would have temperatures between 16 and 13 degrees Celsius.
Abu Samrah would have a temperature between 16 and 11 degrees Celsius and in Al Khor the temperature would be between 17 and 10 degrees Celsius.
