A sudden sandstorm that blew across much of Doha dissipated almost as fast as it arrived, causing some residents to wonder if it ever even happened.

Shortly after 3pm today residents reported clouds of sand and dust sweeping across the city enveloping the towers in Dafna/West Bay and beyond.

Am I the only person witnessing this sandstorm

— 太特 (@teetriggs) August 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/therealmeQatar/status/768423806142672898

Dust storm rolling in! #duststorm #doha pic.twitter.com/aUzuV5JCVO

— The Snapped Fork (@thesnappedfork) August 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/dohadinners/status/768422850646671360

https://twitter.com/ianetravels/status/768424394456698880

Qatar Meteorology Department (MET) said the quick change in weather was the result of thundery conditions in the north of the country.

❗Thunder rains are accompanied by temporary strong winds and poor visibility due to dust. Please be careful. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/euEeaylnIg

— أرصاد قطر (@qatarweather) August 24, 2016

“Visibility is expected to improve gradually. Please be careful,” the MET said in a statement on Twitter.

Residents are advised to stay indoors during sandstorms.

Stay safe, everyone! What are you seeing out there?