Rain and thunder are expected in parts of the country today along with strong winds, the Qatar Met department has said.
Al Ruwais and Abu Samra are among the places where it may rain today, according to the weather office.
In a post on social media yesterday, the Met department said “cloud advection” over the country was expected to continue until Wednesday and there are chances of scattered light to moderate rain during this period. In addition, “some convective clouds may form during the afternoon due to increased surface heating” and there is a possibility of thundershowers over some areas at times.
Light rain was reported from some parts of the country yesterday as well.
The wind speed may go up to 24 knots in inshore areas during the thundershowers and 20 knots in some offshore areas.
The detailed forecast for inshore areas today says it will be hot during the day and partly cloudy to cloudy conditions are also likely at times. There is a chance of scattered rain, which may be thundery in some places at times.
Offshore areas, meanwhile, will see partly cloudy conditions and there is also a possibility of scattered rain there.
A maximum temperature of 40C is expected in Abu Samra today, followed by 39C in Doha, 38C in Messaied, Wakrah and Al Khor, 37C in Dukhan and 35C in Al Ruwais.