On September 16, 2026, Kazakhstan forecasts rain with thunderstorms, strong wind, fog and a dust storm. A storm warning was issued in Astana and 16 regions of the country. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Astana
High fire danger remains in the capital.
North Kazakhstan Region
During the day in the north of the region, northwest wind gusts will reach 15–18 m/s. In the south, north, east and center of the region, high fire danger remains.
West Kazakhstan Region
During the day in the west, north and south of the region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected. In the south of the region, extreme fire danger remains.
Atyrau Region
Extreme fire danger remains in the region.
Aktobe Region
High fire danger remains in the region, and extreme fire danger in the west of the region.
Kostanay Region
During the day in the west, north and center of the region, gusts of south and southeast wind will reach 15–18 m/s.
Almaty Region
In the foothills and mountains, short-term rain and thunderstorms are forecast. During the day in the east and mountainous areas, wind gusts will reach 15–20 m/s.
Extreme fire danger remains in the region, and high fire danger in the south.
Zhambyl Region
In the north, south and east of the region, rain and thunderstorms are expected. During the day in the west, north and east, gusts of southwest wind will reach 15–20 m/s.
Kyzylorda Region
A dust storm is expected in the west of the region. Gusts of northeast wind in the west and mountainous areas will intensify to 15–20 m/s.
Extreme fire danger remains in the region.
Turkistan Region
In the north and center of the region, high fire danger remains, and extreme fire danger in the northeast.
East Kazakhstan Region
In the north, east and south of the region, rain and thunderstorms are forecast. At night and in the morning, fog is expected in the west.
Gusts of west and northwest wind in the north, east and south will reach 15–20 m/s. High fire danger remains in the south and east.
Pavlodar Region
At night, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north of the region, during the day — in the north, east and center. Gusts of northwest wind in the east and center of the region will intensify to 15–20 m/s.
High fire danger remains in the region.
Karaganda Region
At night and in the morning, fog is forecast in the west and north of the region. High fire danger remains in the southeast.
Abai Region
In mountainous areas, gusts of northeast wind will reach 15–20 m/s. Extreme fire danger remains in the region.
Akmola Region
During the day in the northwest of the region, rain and thunderstorms are expected. In the north and east, gusts of northwest wind will reach 15–20 m/s.
High fire danger remains in the region.
North Kazakhstan Region (repeat)
During the day in the west and north of the region, rain and thunderstorms are forecast. Gusts of northwest wind will intensify to 15–20 m/s.
High fire danger remains in the region, and extreme fire danger in the south.
Lake Alakol Area
In the area of Lake Alakol, gusts of northwest wind will reach 15–20 m/s, at times — 23–28 m/s.