Extreme heat up to +44 degrees Celsius, thunderstorms, hail, squalls and dust storms are expected on August 11 in several regions of Kazakhstan. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kazhydromet. High and extreme fire danger will persist in many regions.
Astana and Akmola Region
In Astana, daytime temperatures of +36…+38 degrees and high fire danger are forecast.
In Akmola Region, rain, thunderstorms, hail and squalls are expected in the west, north and center during the day. The southeast wind will shift to northwest, with gusts reaching 15-20 m/s in the west, north and east. Temperatures will rise to +35…+39 degrees. Extreme fire danger will persist in the west, and high fire danger in the center and southeast. In Kokshetau, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day.
Almaty Region and Almaty City
In the south of Almaty Region, light rain and thunderstorms are forecast, in mountainous areas brief rain and thunderstorms, and in the afternoon locally heavy rain and hail. The wind will be southeast turning to southwest, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the east and mountains during the day. Daytime temperatures will reach +35…+38 degrees. Extreme fire danger will persist in the west and north, high fire danger in the south and east.
In Almaty, light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon, with air warming up to +35 degrees during the day. In Konayev, +35…+37 degrees is forecast. In the mountains of Ile Alatau, in the mountainous zones of Medeu and Bostandyk districts of Almaty, brief rain and thunderstorms will occur during the day, with heavy rain and hail at times in the afternoon.
Turkistan Region and Shymkent
In mountainous and foothill areas of Turkistan Region, brief rain, thunderstorms and squalls are expected. The northwest wind will strengthen to 15-20 m/s. Daytime temperatures will be +40…+42 degrees. Extreme fire danger will persist across the region, high fire danger in the north.
In Shymkent, brief rain, thunderstorms and northwest wind with gusts of 15-20 m/s are forecast during the day. Temperatures will reach +40 degrees, with extreme fire danger persisting. In Turkistan, +40…+41 degrees and extreme fire danger are expected.
Ulytau and Karaganda Regions
In Ulytau Region, gusts of northwest wind will reach 15-20 m/s in the west and north during the day, with temperatures rising to +35…+39 degrees. Extreme fire danger will persist across the region. In Zhezkazgan, +37…+39 degrees and extreme fire danger are forecast.
In the south and east of Karaganda Region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. The northeast wind will shift to southeast, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the north and west during the day. Temperatures will be +35…+38 degrees. Extreme fire danger will persist in the west, east and south, high fire danger in the north and center. In Karaganda, up to +35 degrees is expected during the day.
Atyrau and Pavlodar Regions
In the south and east of Atyrau Region, light rain and thunderstorms are forecast. The northeast wind will strengthen to 15-20 m/s in places. Daytime temperatures will be +35…+36 degrees, with extreme fire danger persisting across the region. In Atyrau, light rain, thunderstorms and +35…+36 degrees are also expected.
In the west of Pavlodar Region, rain, thunderstorms, hail and squalls are expected during the day. Gusts of southeast wind will reach 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will rise to +35…+38 degrees. High fire danger will persist in the center and south. In Pavlodar, +35…+37 degrees and high fire danger are forecast.
Aktobe and Abai Regions
In Aktobe Region, the northwest wind will shift to northeast, with gusts of 15-18 m/s in the south and east during the day. In the south, +35…+37 degrees is expected. High fire danger will persist in the north, extreme fire danger across the region. In Aktobe, extreme fire danger will also persist.
In Abai Region, daytime temperatures will reach +35…+37 degrees. High fire danger will persist in the west and center, extreme fire danger in the south. In Semey, up to +35 degrees is expected.
West Kazakhstan and Kostanay Regions
In West Kazakhstan Region, extreme fire danger will persist, with high fire danger in the northeast of the region.
In Kostanay Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north and east, with hail and squalls during the day. The northwest wind will strengthen to 15-20 m/s in the north, east and south during the day. High fire danger will persist across the region, extreme fire danger in the south and southeast. In Kostanay, gusts of northwest wind will also reach 15-20 m/s during the day, with high fire danger expected.
North Kazakhstan and East Kazakhstan Regions
In the west, north and south of North Kazakhstan Region, rain, thunderstorms, hail and squalls are forecast, with heavy rain at times in the north. Fog is expected in the west at night and in the morning. The southeast wind will strengthen to 15-20 m/s, with gusts up to 25 m/s in the south during the day. High fire danger will persist in the west and north. In Petropavlovsk, rain, thunderstorms, hail and wind with gusts of 15-20 m/s are expected.
In East Kazakhstan Region, daytime temperatures of +35…+37 degrees are forecast. High fire danger will persist in the west, southeast and center, extreme fire danger in the south. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, up to +35 degrees is expected.
Mangystau and Zhambyl Regions
In the center of Mangystau Region, a dust storm is expected during the day. The north and northeast wind will strengthen to 15-20 m/s in the west and center. Temperatures will rise to +38…+42 degrees. High fire danger will persist in the west, extreme fire danger in the northeast and center. In Aktau, +38…+39 degrees and high fire danger are forecast.
In mountainous areas of Zhambyl Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day, with the northwest wind strengthening to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures across the region will be +38…+40 degrees. Extreme fire danger will persist, with high fire danger in the east and south. In Taraz, up to +38 degrees and extreme fire danger are expected.
Zhetysu and Kyzylorda Regions
In mountainous areas of Zhetysu Region, brief rain, thunderstorms and hail are forecast during the day. In the Alakol lakes area, gusts of northeast wind will reach 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will be +35…+38 degrees. High fire danger will persist in the north and south, extreme fire danger in the west, east and center. In Taldykorgan, +36…+38 degrees and extreme fire danger are expected.
In Kyzylorda Region, a dust storm is expected in the north and center during the day. The north and northwest wind will strengthen to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures across the region will reach +40…+44 degrees, with extreme fire danger persisting. In Kyzylorda, extreme heat is also expected.