Storm warnings have been declared in several regions of Kazakhstan for October 1. Forecasters predict rain, thunderstorms, fog and strong winds, while high and extreme fire danger persists in places. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Astana
In Astana, gusts of the south-eastern wind will reach 15-18 m/s. High fire danger persists.
Almaty
In Almaty, short-term rain and a thunderstorm are expected in the evening. Extreme fire danger persists in the city.
Almaty Region
In the Almaty region, short-term rain and a thunderstorm are forecast in the morning and afternoon in the north, south and mountainous areas. The south-western wind will change to north-western, and in the east and in the mountains its gusts will reach 15-20 m/s. Extreme fire danger persists across the region, and high fire danger in the east.
Zhambyl Region
In the Zhambyl region, rain and a thunderstorm are expected in the west, north, south and mountainous areas. In the afternoon, heavy rain, hail and a squall are forecast in the mountains, and fog at night and in the morning. The south-western wind at night in mountainous areas, and in the afternoon in the south-west, north-east and mountains, will strengthen to 15-20 m/s with gusts up to 23 m/s. Extreme fire danger persists.
Akmola Region
In the Akmola region, rain and a thunderstorm are expected. Gusts of the south-eastern and eastern wind in the west, south and east will be 15-20 m/s. High fire danger is forecast in the east and centre, while extreme fire danger persists in the north and south.
North Kazakhstan Region
In the North Kazakhstan region, rain and a thunderstorm are also forecast. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the west and north. In the afternoon, the speed of the south-eastern wind will reach 15-20 m/s.
Kostanay Region
In the Kostanay region, rain and a thunderstorm are expected in the morning and afternoon in the south and east. Fog is possible at night and in the morning in the west and north. Gusts of the north-eastern wind in the south and east will reach 15-20 m/s. High fire danger persists in the south.
Pavlodar Region
In the Pavlodar region, fog is forecast. In the afternoon in the south, the eastern wind will strengthen to 18 m/s. High fire danger persists across the region, and extreme fire danger in the north and south.
Abai Region
In the Abai region, fog is expected at night and in the morning in the centre. The northern and north-eastern wind in the south-west and north will strengthen to 15-20 m/s. High fire danger persists in the north and centre, and extreme fire danger in the north-west, south and east.
East Kazakhstan Region
In the East Kazakhstan region, fog is forecast at night and in the morning in the north. The north-eastern wind will change to north-western, and in the afternoon in the north-west its speed will reach 15-18 m/s.
Kyzylorda Region
In the Kyzylorda region, wind with gusts of 15-20 m/s is expected. Extreme fire danger persists across the region, and high fire danger in the centre.
Atyrau, Mangystau and Aktobe Regions
In the Atyrau region, high fire danger persists, and extreme fire danger in the south. In the Mangystau region and the Aktobe region, fire danger remains high.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that on October 1-3, rain with snow and a cold snap are expected in western Kazakhstan: at night the temperature will drop to -1…-6°C, and during the day it will be +3…+8°C.