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Hot weather with slight dust expected this weekend: Qatar Meteorology

Published: 04 May 2023 - 06:26 pm | Last Updated: 04 May 2023 - 06:28 pm
File Photo: Abdul Basit / The Peninsula

File Photo: Abdul Basit / The Peninsula

The Peninsula Online

Doha: The weather in Qatar tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday will be relatively hot during the day with slight dust, according to Qatar Meteorology Department's (QMD) weather forecaster Abdulaziz Al Hamdi.

On Friday (May 5), QMD warns of strong winds expected until the evening period. There is a marine warning until the evening of Friday, as the wave height is expected to range between 4 and 8 feet, reaching 11 feet at times.

Light to moderate northwesterly winds will cover the country, gusting to 25 knots at times.

On Saturday (May 6), the weather will be dusty and relatively hot throughout the day, but mild by night.

The wind is expected to blow northwesterly to northeasterly at 5 to 15 knots, while the sea state will be between 1 and 2 feet inshore, reaching 4 feet offshore.

The temperatures are expected to range between 26°C and 35°C on Friday, and between 24°C and 34°C on Saturday in most parts of Qatar.

QMD advises the public to stay updated on weather updates by using official sources or the Q Weather app, and to exercise caution during unstable weather.