With the country experiencing a chill weather since yesterday, temperature is expected to dip further as low as nine degrees in some areas.
The cold spell is due to Siberian high pressure accompanied by strong winds and is expected to last until Sunday.
The Met Department said that the strong north-westerly winds would bring down mercury much below the averages for this time of the year.
It will be cold today with slight dust blowing at times with some clouds.
The night will be much colder. With strong winds, the department has warned of low horizontal visibility.
According to forecasts, temperature in Doha would drop to a minimum of 11 degrees Celsius today and the maximum 15 degrees. In Messaieed and Al Wakrah, the temperature would range between 14 and 9 degrees Celsius, while in Al Khor, the temperature would be between 15 and 10 degrees Celsius and in Dukhan between 14 and 11 degrees Celsius.
However, the wind-chill factor would make the climate feel much colder, in open areas and the southern parts of the country.
The wind is expected to blow at speeds ranging between 20 and 30 knots inland with 40 Knot wind gusts at times. With the wind picking up dust, the visibility may drop below 2 km in some areas.
Wind speed is expected to reach 43 knots offshore with waves rising to more than 16 feet at places at times.
On Saturday, the minimum temperature in the country will be 11 degree Celsius and maximum 19 degrees Celsius.
The Met department has urged all to avoid sea activities due to strong winds and rough seas.
