Doha: In its weather forecast for the weekend, Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) predicted hazy to misty weather conditions in some places at first, followed by hot daytime with local clouds. QMD also warned citizens and residents against thundery rain accompanied by strong wind and poor visibility in some places during Friday afternoon.
The minimum and maximum temperatures for the next two days will vary between 31 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius, respectively.
On Friday, the wind is expected to blow northwesterly to northeasterly at 5 KT to 15 KT and will reach to 22 KT with thundery rain at places during the afternoon.
On Saturday, the wind is expected to blow mainly easterly to northeasterly at 5 KT to 15 KT and will reach 18 KT at places during the daytime.
Sea heights on Friday will vary from 1-2ft inshore and will rise to 4ft in eastern areas by evening. Sea heights offshore will vary from 1-3ft and will rise to 5ft in eastern areas by evening.
On Saturday, sea heights inshore will be from 1-2ft and will reach to 3ft at times. Sea heights offshore will vary from 1-3ft and is expected to rise to 4ft at times.
Visibility, on Friday, will be 4 kilometres to 8 kilometres/ 2 kilometers or less in some areas at times. On Saturday, visibility is also expected to be 4 to 8 kilometers/ 3 kilometers or less in some areas at first.