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Strong winds, high seas forecast in offshore areas

Strong winds, high seas forecast in offshore areas

January 03, 2018 | 12:59 AM
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Strong winds and high seas are expected in offshore areas today, the Qatar Met department has said.The wind speed (northwesterly) in these areas will range from15-25 knots, reaching a high of 30 knots in some places at times, according to the weather office.Slightly dusty conditions and some clouds are also likely offshore, while the sea level may rise to 10ft occasionally.The weather report also says moderate temperature and clouds are expected in inshore areas today, along with slight to blowing dust in some places at times. It will be cold by night.The minimum temperature is expected to be 10C in Abu Samra and 12C in Wakrah and Mesaieed, while in Doha it will be 14C. Yesterday, the minimum was 7C in Abu Samra, 9C in Mesaieed, Batna and Karana, and 15C in Doha.
January 03, 2018 | 12:59 AM