Qatar is in for a few more days of “unstable” weather, with rain, falling temperatures and windy conditions on the horizon, the nation’s meteorology department has said.
Sprinkles of rain began on Friday morning in some parts of the country:
تهطل الآن أمطار متفرقة في المنطقة الجنوبية الشرقية ،،
( اللهم صيباً نافعاً ) pic.twitter.com/s3Zrimolq9
— أرصاد قطر (@qatarweather) November 28, 2014
But by the afternoon, things had taken a decidedly different turn, as a dust storm swept in suddenly.
@dohanews sandstorm in Sealine pic.twitter.com/gzYH9EO98O
— Mohammed Makki (@Makks) November 28, 2014
It's raining and sand storm in Al Khor @dohanews @roadlk_qa @qatarday pic.twitter.com/56fneaU3rs
— ™® (@Rishard2u) November 28, 2014
In the south, many in Wakra were forced to abandon the beach:
@dohanews HUGE sandstorm at alkwakra beach many families leaving the beach and crying after finding their children pic.twitter.com/3FwOeanDVH
— mousa alwaraki (@mousaalwaraki) November 28, 2014
@dohanews Al wakra beach exit rn pic.twitter.com/6Y7l17SkwC
— mousa alwaraki (@mousaalwaraki) November 28, 2014
Doha itself saw rain for the first time in six months earlier this week, delighting many.
Steff Gaulter, senior meteorologist for Al Jazeera English, said more rain will likely reach Doha by tonight.
In a statement, the MET agreed, adding:
“During the weekend the wind is going to be NW’LY from fresh to strong in speed reaches up to 28 KT at times offshore and rising sea waves up to 11 FT on Saturday.”
The rain watch is expected to end by Saturday at noontime. Temperatures will fall tomorrow, and range from 19C (66F) to 26C (79F).
Will the rain affect your weekend plans? Thoughts?
