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Qatar to experience strong winds from tomorrow

Published: 17 Jul 2024 - 01:24 pm | Last Updated: 17 Jul 2024 - 01:27 pm
File photo by Marivie Alabanza/ The Peninsula

File photo by Marivie Alabanza/ The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: The latest weather forecast by the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) indicates that strong northwesterly winds will affect the country inshore and offshore. 

According to the Department, this will take effect on Thursday and Friday, July 18 to 19. 

This weather condition may also cause dust to rise in some areas of Qatar, as wave heights at sea are expected to range between 3 to 5ft, reaching up to 7ft. 

No further warnings were issued by the Department regarding this update.