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Meteorology Department Issues Warning for Thundery Rain and Strong Winds

Doha:The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning regarding the potential for thundery rain and strong winds in some areas this afternoon. The forecast indicates that inshore weather will be hazy with some clouds initially, turning relatively hot during the day, with local clouds potentially bringing thundery rain in the afternoon.

According to Qatar News Agency, the daily weather report specifies that offshore conditions will be partly cloudy at times. Inshore winds are expected to be variable, primarily northwesterly to northeasterly, ranging from 5 to 15 knots, but may gust up to 25 knots during thundery rain. Offshore winds will also be northwesterly to northeasterly, ranging from 3 to 13 knots and gusting up to 17 knots at times.

The sea state is forecasted to range from 1 to 2 feet inshore, rising to 3 feet at certain times, and from 1 to 3 feet offshore, with possible increases to 4 feet. Visibility inshore will be between 4 to 9 km, potentially dropping to 3 km or less during thundery rain, while offshore visibility will range from 5 to 10 km.

High and low tide timings and temperature forecasts for various areas include Doha, Dukhan, Messaid, Wakrah, Al Khor, Ruwais, and Abu Samra, with temperatures varying between 23 to 36 degrees Celsius. Sunrise is expected at 0538 LT and sunset at 1656 LT.

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