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Strong Northwesterly winds to bring dust across Qatar

Published: 16 Nov 2025 - 11:48 am | Last Updated: 16 Nov 2025 - 11:56 am
Sunset at Shamal Beach on November 14, 2025. Picture by Muhammad Shammas / The Peninsula

Sunset at Shamal Beach on November 14, 2025. Picture by Muhammad Shammas / The Peninsula

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar is expected to be affected by northwesterly winds ranging from fresh to strong speed beginning Tuesday, November 18, 2025, and lasting through the weekend.

The Qatar Meteorology Department said this on its social media adding that the winds may cause blowing dust to be stirred up and reduce horizontal visibility in some areas inshore. 

A marine warning is also in effect from tomorrow evening, November 17, 2025, as wave heights are expected to range between 3 to 8 feet, reaching up to 11 feet at times.

The department advised caution and stressed the importance of obtaining latest weather updates from official sources.