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Hot weather with local rainy clouds during the weekend: Qatar Meteorology

Published: 17 Aug 2023 - 11:48 am | Last Updated: 17 Aug 2023 - 11:56 am
File photo used for representation only.

File photo used for representation only.

Doha, Qatar: Hot weather conditions and a chance of local rainy clouds are expected during the weekend. This is according to a weather forecast by Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD). 

The Department also issued a warning for today, August 17, as it forecasts thundery rain and strong winds as well as low visibility. 

Furthermore, temperatures on Friday and Saturday will range between 33 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 44 degrees Celsius. 

Sea heights will also vary from 2-5 ft on Friday and 2-4 ft on Saturday. 

The wind will blow mainly in a Southeasterly direction at 5-15 KT, gusting to 22 KT, on Friday. Meanwhile, the wind on Saturday will be in a northeasterly to southeasterly direction at 5-15 KT, gusting to 25 KT.