Kazhydromet has issued a storm warning for August 17. According to forecasters, the cities of Astana, Almaty, Shymkent and all 17 regions of Kazakhstan will experience adverse weather conditions. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Ulytau and Karaganda Regions
In the Ulytau region, wind gusts in the north and east will reach 15 m/s. In Zhezkazgan, winds will strengthen to 15 m/s during the day. An extreme fire hazard remains.
In the Karaganda region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north and east. Fog is expected in the north at night and in the morning. In the west, north and southeast, winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s. An extreme fire hazard remains in the west, east and south, while a high hazard remains in the north and center. In Karaganda, winds will strengthen to 15 m/s during the day.
Astana and Akmola Region
In Astana, winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s during the day. A high fire hazard remains.
In the Akmola region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the east at night. During the day, rain, thunderstorms, hail and wind strengthening are expected in the west and north. Fog is expected in the north and east at night and in the morning. In the west, north and east, winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s. A high fire hazard remains in the south, east and center, while an extreme hazard remains in the west. In Kokshetau, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day, with winds strengthening to 15-20 m/s.
Almaty and Almaty Region
In Almaty, intense heat is expected during the day, with air temperatures rising to +35°C. In the mountains of Ile-Alatau, in the mountainous areas of Medeu and Bostandyk districts, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. Winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s.
In the Almaty region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the south and mountainous areas during the day. In the north, south and mountainous areas, winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s. Intense heat is expected during the day, with air temperatures rising to +35...+36°C. An extreme fire hazard remains in the west and north, while a high hazard remains in the south, east and center. In Konaev, air temperatures will rise to +35°C during the day. A high fire hazard remains.
Shymkent and Turkistan Region
In Shymkent, an extreme fire hazard remains. In the Turkistan region, a dust storm is expected in the west during the day. In the west and mountainous areas, winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s. In Turkistan, winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s during the day. An extreme fire hazard remains.
Abai, Atyrau and Mangystau Regions
In the Abai region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north, east and south. Wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s, and during the day in the north, east and south — 23-28 m/s. A high fire hazard remains in the region, with an extreme hazard in the south and center. A high fire hazard remains.
In the Atyrau region, an extreme fire hazard remains. In Atyrau, an extreme fire hazard also remains.
In the Mangystau region, winds will strengthen to 15-18 m/s in the south and center. Intense heat is expected in the south during the day, with air temperatures rising to +38°C. An extreme fire hazard remains in the region.