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Qatar Meteorology expects strong wind this weekend

Published: 16 Mar 2023 - 12:31 pm | Last Updated: 16 Mar 2023 - 12:37 pm
File photo of families walking along Corniche clicked on February 2023. Picture: Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula

File photo of families walking along Corniche clicked on February 2023. Picture: Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department issued a warning for strong wind with high seas this weekend.  

On Thursday, the temperature will vary between 22 degree Celsius and 27 degree Celsius with there being a chance for light rain and slight dust. The wind will be Northeasterly-Northwesterly with gusts between 6 to 16KT. The sea height will vary between 3ft and 7ft. 

Due to the strong wind expected on Friday, March 17, there is higher chance of there being blowing dust on this day. The temperature will be in the range of 19 degree Celsius to 27 degree Celsius. The wind will be Northwesterly 10-20KT. 

Saturday, March 18, is expected to be cloudy day with slight dust, stated the weather body. The temperature will waver between 18 degree Celsius and 28 degree Celsius with the wind being Northwesterly 8-18 KT. The sea height will range between 3ft to 7ft, that could rise to 10ft at times. 

Qatar Meteorology urged all citizens and residents in the country to follow the latest weather updates through its official accounts.