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Strong winds, moderate temperatures forecast for weekend in Qatar

Published: 29 Jan 2026 - 12:21 pm | Last Updated: 29 Jan 2026 - 12:32 pm
FIle photo by AFP

FIle photo by AFP

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department issued a warning of strong winds and high seas offshore over the weekend.

As per the report, temperatures are expected to range between a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 25°C over the next two days. 

It said that Friday and Saturday, January 30-31, will be hazy at first, with moderate temperatures during the daytime, turning relatively cold by night. 

Winds will be northwesterly at 5-15 knots, gusting to 20 knots during the daytime and on Saturday, it is expected to shift to northwesterly to southwesterly at 3-13 knots. 

Sea conditions offshore will see wave heights of 3-6 feet on Friday, rising to 8 feet at times, while on Saturday seas will be 2-4 feet, rising to 7 feet initially.