Strong winds expected during daytime on Wednesday

Strong winds are expected in some places Wednesday during the daytime, the Qatar Met department has said. Offshore areas, too, are likely to see windy conditions and high seas on Wednesday. Photo by Shaji Thottathil

Strong winds are expected in some places Wednesday during the daytime, the Qatar Met department has said. Offshore areas, too, are likely to see windy conditions and high seas on Wednesday. The wind (northwesterly) speed may go up to 35 knots inshore during the daytime and 25 knots offshore at times, with the sea level rising to 10ft. "Hot to very hot" conditions will prevail along with slight to blowing dust in some places during the day, while slightly dusty conditions are forecast in offshore areas. The temperature today is expected to range from 33-45C in Doha, 28-45C in Wakra and Mesaieed, 25-44C in Al Khor, 32-39C in Abu Samra, 31-39C in Dukhan, and 26-36C in Ruwais. Pictured is Doha yesterday during a windy and dusty spell. PICTURES: Shaji Kayamkulam