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Weekend forecast includes strong winds, high seas and rain across Qatar

Published: 06 Mar 2025 - 01:57 pm | Last Updated: 06 Mar 2025 - 02:08 pm
A recent picture of Doha skyline as seen from Old Doha Port; clicked by Rajan Vadakkemuriyil / The Peninsula

A recent picture of Doha skyline as seen from Old Doha Port; clicked by Rajan Vadakkemuriyil / The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Strong winds and high seas are expected this weekend, warned the Qatar Meteorology Department in its weather forecast.

It added that temperatures until Saturday, March 8, 2025, will range from a minimum of 20°C to a maximum of 27°C.

Although increased cloud cover and scattered rain are expected, the department noted that temperatures will be moderate to relatively hot during the daytime.

On Thursday, the wind will be southeasterly to northeasterly, while on Friday, it will be easterly to southeasterly, and on Saturday, it will be northeasterly to northwesterly. The wind speed will be 10-20 knots, gusting up to a maximum of 25 knots at certain times.

Sea heights are expected to range from 3 to 6 feet, reaching up to 9 feet offshore.