Scorching Heat and Strong Winds Expected in Qatar on Thursday

Strategic Insights -

Qatar is bracing itself for extremely hot and windy conditions on Thursday, according to the Department of Meteorology. The weather forecast indicates that the inshore areas will experience hot to very hot temperatures, accompanied by slight to blowing dust at places. Offshore areas will also see slight dust, but with stronger winds and higher sea states.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather warning for strong winds and poor horizontal visibility inshore until 6:00 pm on Thursday.
  • Wind speeds inshore will range from 12 to 22 KT, gusting to 32 KT at places during the day.
  • Offshore winds will be northwesterly, ranging from 15 to 25 KT, gusting to 35 KT at times.
  • Sea states inshore will be 03 to 05 FT, while offshore will range from 04 to 08 FT, with a maximum of 11 FT at times.
  • Visibility inshore will be 04 to 09 km or less at places, while offshore visibility will be 04 to 08 km.
  • Various areas across Qatar, including Doha, Mesaieed, Wakrah, Al Khor, and Abu Samra, will experience high tides and low tides at different times.
  • The department has also announced sunrise and sunset times for Thursday: 04:48 LT and 18:28 LT respectively.

Statistics:

  • Wind speeds inshore: 12 - 22 KT, gusting to 32 KT
  • Wind speeds offshore: 15 - 25 KT, gusting to 35 KT
  • Sea states inshore: 03 - 05 FT
  • Sea states offshore: 04 - 08 FT, with a maximum of 11 FT at times
  • Visibility inshore: 04 - 09 km or less
  • Visibility offshore: 04 - 08 km

Sources:

  • Department of Meteorology, Qatar News Agency, "Weather inshore until 6:00 pm on Thursday will be hot to very hot daytime with slight dust to blowing dust at places" (no date)