QMD issues marine warning; warns of strong wind with high sea

Doha: According to a weather forecast from Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) strong wind with high sea is expected from Friday evening. A marine warning was also issued from tomorrow evening until the middle of next week due to this weather condition. 

In a statement on Twitter, QMD said that the wind will be northwesterly ranging between 12-22 KT gusting to 28 KT at some places. Sea heights will also range between 4-7 ft rising to 9 ft at times.

QMD also urged citizens and residents to take precaution and avoid marine activities during the warning period.