Strong winds, thundery rain likely Monday

Strong winds are expected in parts of the country on Monday along with thundery rain at times, the Qatar Met department has said. The weather office has also issued a marine warning for thundershowers, windy conditions and high seas Monday. The wind speed may go up to 32 knots offshore and 23 knots inshore, with the sea level rising to 9ft during the thundery rain. Slight to blowing dust is also likely along with cloudy conditions. There is a chance of scattered rain, which may be thundery at times. The maximum temperature is expected to be 43C in Abu Samra and 39C in Doha. On Sunday the mercury level soared to 44C in Abu Samra, 43C in Sheehaniyah, Batna and other places, 42C in Abu Hamour and 41C in Doha.