Qatar is set for a hot and humid weekend, with temperatures reaching up to 45°C on Saturday, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department’s latest forecast.

On Thursday, August 13, temperatures are expected to reach 41°C, with a minimum of 34°C. The weather will be partly cloudy, with some clouds at the beginning of the day and relatively humid and hot conditions. Winds will be variable at first before becoming mainly north-easterly to southeasterly at 3–13 knots. Offshore waves are expected to be around 1–2 feet.

On Friday, August 14, the temperature will also reach 41°C, with a minimum of 34°C. The forecast indicates misty conditions, becoming hazy to misty in some areas at first, with hot and humid weather at times. Winds will be variable initially before becoming mainly northeasterly to easterly at 5–15 knots, while offshore waves are expected to remain around 1–2 feet.

The heat is expected to increase further on Saturday, August 15, when temperatures could reach 45°C, with a minimum of 34°C. Hazy conditions are expected in some areas at first, becoming very hot during the day, with a chance of local clouds forming in the afternoon. Winds will be mainly southwesterly to southeasterly at 5–15 knots, becoming northerly later, with offshore waves around 1–2 feet.

With temperatures remaining high throughout the weekend, residents planning outdoor activities should take the heat and humidity into consideration, particularly during the hottest part of the day.