DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has issued its daily weather report, indicating that the weather conditions for the day until 6pm are expected to be characterized by high temperatures, slight dust, and some cloud cover.
The day is anticipated to begin with hazy conditions in some areas, which will gradually give way to hot to very hot weather. The daytime skies will be accompanied by scattered clouds, contributing to the overall weather pattern. This combination of factors is likely to create an environment of significant heat and reduced visibility due to the haze and dust particles in the air.
The wind direction near the coast is expected to start from the southwesterly direction, later transitioning to northwesterly to northeasterly by the afternoon. Wind speeds will range between 5 to 15 knots, occasionally gusting up to 22 knots in certain areas. These fluctuating wind patterns can impact the perceived temperature and overall comfort level.
Offshore, similar hazy conditions are predicted, with intermittent cloud cover throughout the day. The wind over the sea will predominantly follow a northwesterly to northeasterly direction, ranging from 3 to 13 knots. However, it's noteworthy that the northern region may experience higher wind speeds of up to 20 knots initially, which will subsequently shift to a southeasterly direction.
The visibility across the region is expected to be in the range of 4 to 9 kilometers. However, due to the hazy and dusty atmosphere, visibility may be significantly reduced in some areas. This reduced visibility could impact travel, outdoor activities, and overall situational awareness.
Inshore sea conditions are predicted to range from 1 to 2 feet, with the potential to surge to 4 feet in the northern areas initially. Offshore sea state is expected to be between 1 to 3 feet, surging to 5 feet in the northern region initially. These conditions should be taken into consideration by maritime activities and coastal operations.
