Doha: The Department of Meteorology has forecast hazy to misty conditions in some inshore areas initially on Saturday, becoming hot to very hot during the day, with a chance of local clouds in the afternoon. Offshore, the weather will be hazy with some clouds developing later.
According to Qatar News Agency, inshore winds will be variable, mainly southwesterly to southeasterly, at 5-15 knots. Offshore, winds will also be variable, mainly southwesterly to northwesterly, at 3-10 knots. Sea heights will range from 1 to 2 feet inshore and 1 to 3 feet offshore.
Visibility will range from 4 to 9 km, dropping to 3 km or less in some inshore areas initially. Offshore, visibility will range from 4 to 9 km. The weather conditions suggest that residents should prepare for reduced visibility and potentially challenging conditions on the water.