Strong dusty winds will lash Qatar for the next 24 hours, the weather office said.
According to weather office sources, Qatar’s northern areas experienced strong winds of 28-30 knots. Al Khor recorded winds of 39 knots around noon.
Ras Laffan and Shamal also experienced heavy winds in the past 24 hours.
“The speciality of the ongoing winds is that its speed is almost the same in both inshore and offshore,” said a forecaster. It is observed that the wind speed inshore is slightly more than what is usually experienced offshore, the official added.
The Met office also said the sandstorm will reduce visibility to about 2 to 4km.
Visibility will be very poor at high seas, the forecaster said. Fishermen have been advised to stay ashore in the next 48 hours.
Meanwhile, the Security and Patrols Department in Shamal distributed more than 1,000 dust masks to motorists in the area yesterday.
They also cautioned motorists against driving at high speeds during the dusty conditions.
They are expecting high winds during these two days from North West at the speed of 22 knots. There will be high seas too. Those who are planning to go fishing & swimming, suggest you skip these two days & try the bath tub or swimming pool.
I hate referring to things ive only heard, BUT, this is whats going around the local grape vine which They heard on the news...Ok so here goes,
It appears that this is not your run of the mill regular sand storms indigineous to our region.
The one headed here in full throttle appears to have been caused by some 'renovating work' US troops have undergone in Iraq, resulting with several TONS of fine sand lifted up in arms and headed towards our respiratory tracts.
when i woke up in the morning and looked outside the window... huh the only thing came to my mind was this thread i read it yesterday!!! heheh thanx dude
I wonder why many people take the opportunity to call in sick over something like this... It's nothing actually. Used to it, the annual haze from neighbouring Indonesia and last year's sandstorms.
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i should get rid of my contact lense then....
man, be blind or worn the famous Harry Potter eyeglasses to keep track my steps...
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How about:
Sand-Rain-Sand.. = Scratch, Dirty, Muddy
Shaine, it happens to me all the time...
where is the sand storm
weather gud today morning so far
To be honest, i don't really consider this a sand storm lmao... I was in one in Saudi that turn day into night... THAT was a sand Storm.
This is just a windy couple days really.
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they said that it will end on thursday night or on friday..
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thanks for the info. no car cleaning for two days, lolz...
Strong dusty winds will lash Qatar for the next 24 hours, the weather office said.
According to weather office sources, Qatar’s northern areas experienced strong winds of 28-30 knots. Al Khor recorded winds of 39 knots around noon.
Ras Laffan and Shamal also experienced heavy winds in the past 24 hours.
“The speciality of the ongoing winds is that its speed is almost the same in both inshore and offshore,” said a forecaster. It is observed that the wind speed inshore is slightly more than what is usually experienced offshore, the official added.
The Met office also said the sandstorm will reduce visibility to about 2 to 4km.
Visibility will be very poor at high seas, the forecaster said. Fishermen have been advised to stay ashore in the next 48 hours.
Meanwhile, the Security and Patrols Department in Shamal distributed more than 1,000 dust masks to motorists in the area yesterday.
They also cautioned motorists against driving at high speeds during the dusty conditions.
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=303181&version=1&template_id=36&parent_id=16
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tEaCh Me RuLeS, i'Ll TeAcH hOw To BrEaK iT ..
rMs..!!
Shaine, after you wash your car, it will either come back, or you'll get rain...
what a wonderful storm =D,, eeheeeehhhhaaa enjoy the storm :D
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You can't teach experience...
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safe in my cave!
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I'm worried about my area..I could get stuck in the house for three day!
No worries Gica...That area is fully secured. No harm at all.....Cheers !!
I'm in a land far far away, say hi to the sand...
These fine dust particles get into EVERY nook and cranny....check you nooks and crannies! ;)
NextGen...
Where I reside, it does not matter whether I have the door open or closed, the dust comes straight to the windows.
And they call it a 4 stars facility!
thank you Funiculus Umbil :)
make sure you shut the windows and doors firmly everyone.
I have to go to QDC to make my stock...
NextGen,
I doubted you, so a 'your were 100% correct' is in place.
good job!
..too much dirty when we go out side,i don't like but have to go- -"so bad
They are expecting high winds during these two days from North West at the speed of 22 knots. There will be high seas too. Those who are planning to go fishing & swimming, suggest you skip these two days & try the bath tub or swimming pool.
Cheers !!
.i thought so....
.but guess what? my boss just arrived today from KSA
.meaning....meanigful,
i mean airports are as usual.....busy that is.
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fashion is not about utility..
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If you can see the Aspire tower, this means there is a Sand storm comming. If you cannot see the tower, it's here alrady.
This has been the case for the last 3 months.
Now even the sandstorms in the desert are the American's fault.....
What next?
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"A Wise Man knows what he does not know!"
Again Sandstorm....:(
How can i take Bella out to some beach and do Swimming ?
How How ?? Why Why this sandstorm had to come when i hav a DATE ?? :(
awesome :)
I hate referring to things ive only heard, BUT, this is whats going around the local grape vine which They heard on the news...Ok so here goes,
It appears that this is not your run of the mill regular sand storms indigineous to our region.
The one headed here in full throttle appears to have been caused by some 'renovating work' US troops have undergone in Iraq, resulting with several TONS of fine sand lifted up in arms and headed towards our respiratory tracts.
Bon Apetite Folks!
awrite, all set to face it :P. i mean wrote my application. kekek!
Engr. Umar Farooq Ahmad Awan
when i woke up in the morning and looked outside the window... huh the only thing came to my mind was this thread i read it yesterday!!! heheh thanx dude
Thanks
enjoy
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if storm comes those days sit and enjoy home
Hy eaglemmanuel, you talking about Indonesia is neighbouring country for you, Are Singaporean or Malaisian? Apa kabar
I wonder why many people take the opportunity to call in sick over something like this... It's nothing actually. Used to it, the annual haze from neighbouring Indonesia and last year's sandstorms.
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Don't want no drama,
No, no drama, no, no, no, no drama
i will take form today leave
Lets see...
I would think that with all the satellites and advanced technologies they would be able to predict something like this ahead of time.
its better to inform the governmet so atleast they will announce 2 days official holiday :P
@Funiculus Umbil; saw it in saudi papers today
http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/41170.html
Nada
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more grrrr
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grrrr
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Source please.
oh no, I just cleaned :(
well what else is new.. thanks for the info.