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Qatar Meteorology warns of strong wind, high seas this weekend

Published: 19 Jun 2025 - 12:56 pm | Last Updated: 19 Jun 2025 - 01:03 pm
File photo by Marivie Alabanza/ The Peninsula.

File photo by Marivie Alabanza/ The Peninsula.

Doha, Qatar: Strong wind and high seas are forecasted this weekend, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD).

Hot weather during the daytime will continue as temperatures range from 30°C to 44°C along with slight to blowing dust. 

In a recent report, the Department stated that Qatar will continue to experience fresh to strong winds until next week. As a result, blowing dust and reduced horizontal visibility are expected in some areas along with ongoing marine warnings. 

On Friday, the wind will be in the northwesterly at 12-22KT gusting to 30KT. On the following day, the wind will be in the northwesterly to northeasterly direction at 5-15KT gusting to 22KT. 

Sea heights on Friday will range from 3-7ft rising to 9ft. While on Saturday, sea heights will be 2-4ft.