Weather Forecast for Doha and Surrounding Areas for August 17-18, 2024
Doha will experience humid and hazy to misty weather conditions on August 17, with occasional strong winds and high seas expected by early morning. The Department of Meteorology has issued warnings for offshore areas, advising of potential wind gusts and rough seas. As the night progresses, the wind speed and sea state are expected to increase, with visibility reduced to as low as 04-08 km inshore and 04-10 kilometers offshore. The high tide and low tide times for the surrounding areas, including Messaid, Wakrah, Al Khor, and Ruwais, have also been reported.
Key Takeaways:
- The Department of Meteorology has predicted humid and hazy to misty weather conditions in Doha and surrounding areas on August 17, with offshore areas experiencing occasional strong winds and high seas.
- Wind speeds inshore are forecasted to be between 05 to 15 knots, while offshore areas will see wind speeds of 07 to 17 knots gusting to 24 knots by early morning.
- Visibility inshore is expected to range from 04 to 08 km, with areas experiencing visibility of 03 km or less. Visibility offshore is forecasted to be between 04 to 10 km.
- Sea state inshore will rise to 05 feet by early morning, while offshore areas will see a rise to 08 feet in isolated places.
- The high tide and low tide times for the surrounding areas have been reported, including Doha, Messaid, Wakrah, Al Khor, and Ruwais.
- Sunrise and sunset times for August 17 have been reported as 05:09 LT and 18:05 LT, respectively.
Statistics:
- Wind speed inshore: 05-15 knots
- Wind speed offshore: 07-17 knot gusting to 24 knots
- Visibility inshore: 04-08 km, with 03 km or less in isolated areas
- Visibility offshore: 04-10 km
- Sea state inshore: 1-2 feet rising to 05 feet
- Sea state offshore: 2-4 feet rising to 08 feet in isolated areas
- Sunrise: 05:09 LT
- Sunset: 18:05 LT
Sources:
- Department of Meteorology, Qatars News Agency (QNA) – Doha -- 17 Aug 2024