Doha:The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather warning, forecasting thundery rain and strong winds for today. Inshore weather conditions are expected to be partly cloudy, transitioning to cloudy skies with chances of scattered rain that may become thundery at times.

According to Qatar News Agency, the weather report also highlights the possibility of strong winds and reduced horizontal visibility due to thundery rain in certain areas. Offshore conditions are predicted to be cloudy with possibilities of scattered rain, potentially becoming thundery, along with strong winds and high seas.

The report specifies that inshore winds will be northerly-northwesterly at 18-25 KT, gusting to 40 KT during thundery rain, and decreasing to 08-18 KT by night. Offshore winds are expected to be northwesterly at 15-25 KT, with gusts up to 36 KT at times.

Sea levels are forecasted to range from 3-5 feet inshore, while offshore levels are predicted to be between 4-8 feet, rising to 12 feet during thundery conditions. Visibility inshore may range from 4-8 km, reducing to 2 km or less in areas experiencing thundery rain, while offshore visibility is expected to range from 4-8 km, reducing to 3 km or less with thundery rain.

The report further provides tide timings and temperature forecasts for various areas including Doha, Dukhan, Messaid, Wakrah, Al Khor, Ruwais, and Abu Samra. Additionally, sunrise and sunset are expected at 0547 LT and 1647 LT, respectively.