Haitians living in vulnerable coastal shacks sought shelter as Hurricane Matthew closed in on the southwestern peninsula, sending storm surges, wind and rain into seaside towns.
Thundery rain at first and strong wind at places is forecast for Friday in the inshore areas of Qatar.
Strong wind at places at first has been forecast inshore for Qatar on Saturday. The offshore weather is expected to be dominated by strong wind and high seas.
Strong wind has been forecast for inshore areas by noon on Saturday apart from a chance of light to moderate rain.