Storm warnings have been issued for most regions of Kazakhstan for September 12. Forecasters predict heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, squally wind, fog and heat up to +37 °C. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

Astana

In Astana, rain and thunderstorms are expected at times. In the morning and afternoon, south-westerly wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s.

Almaty Region

In Almaty Region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north and south during the day, with short-term rain and thunderstorms in mountainous areas. Wind gusts in the north, south, east and mountains will reach 15-20 m/s, and at times up to 25 m/s in the east. Heat up to +35 °C is forecast during the day. Extreme fire danger persists in the centre, west and east, and high fire danger in the north and south. In Almaty, wind gusts will reach 15-18 m/s during the day. In Konaev, wind up to 15-20 m/s is expected, with extreme fire danger persisting. In the Ile Alatau mountains, short-term rain and thunderstorms will occur during the day.

Turkistan Region

In Turkistan Region, short-term rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the north and mountainous areas, with a dust storm in the north during the day. North-westerly wind gusts in the west, north and mountains will reach 15-20 m/s. Extreme fire danger persists. An extreme fire danger warning is also in effect in Shymkent. In Turkistan, wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s.

Ulytau Region

In Ulytau Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north and east, with heavy rain at times in the west. Fog is forecast in the north and east at night and in the morning. During the day, south-westerly and westerly wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s. Extreme fire danger persists. In Zhezkazgan, rain and thunderstorms are expected, with wind gusts up to 18 m/s during the day.

Karaganda Region

In Karaganda Region, rain and thunderstorms will occur in the west, north and south. Fog is possible in the west and north at night and in the morning. South-westerly wind gusts in the west, north and east will reach 15-20 m/s, at times 23-28 m/s. High fire danger persists, with extreme fire danger in the west of the region. In Karaganda, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day, with wind gusts up to 18 m/s.

Atyrau Region

In Atyrau Region, fog is expected in the west, north and east at night and in the morning. Extreme fire danger persists in the east and south. An extreme fire danger warning is also in effect in Atyrau.

Zhetisu Region

In Zhetisu Region, light rain and thunderstorms are forecast in mountainous areas during the day. In the north and east, north-westerly wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will rise to +35…+37 °C during the day. High fire danger persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the north, south and east. In Taldykorgan, heat up to +35 °C is expected.

Aktobe Region

In Aktobe Region, rain is forecast in the north and east at night, heavy at times, with thunderstorms. During the day, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north, east and centre of the region. Fog is possible in the west and north at night and in the morning. Westerly and south-westerly wind gusts will reach 15-18 m/s. High fire danger persists in the north-east and north-west, with extreme fire danger across the region. In Aktobe, rain and thunderstorms will occur at times during the day, with wind gusts reaching 15 m/s.

North Kazakhstan Region

In North Kazakhstan Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north and south at night, and rain, thunderstorms, hail and squalls during the day. Fog is possible in the west at night and in the morning. South-easterly wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s at night, intensifying to 23-28 m/s in the south and east during the day. High fire danger persists. In Petropavlovsk, rain, thunderstorms, hail and squalls are expected during the day, with wind at 15-20 m/s.

Mangystau Region

In Mangystau Region, fog is forecast in the west and north at night and in the morning. High fire danger persists in the north and centre, with extreme fire danger in the north-east. In Aktau, fog is also expected at night and in the morning.

Kostanay Region

In Kostanay Region, rain and thunderstorms are forecast, with heavy rain and hail in the west, north and east. Fog is possible in the north and east. Wind gusts at night in the west and north will reach 15-20 m/s, intensifying at times to 23 m/s during the day. High fire danger persists in the west and east, with extreme fire danger in the north-west, south and south-east. In Kostanay, rain, heavy at times, and thunderstorms are expected in the morning and afternoon, with wind gusts of 15-20 m/s.

West Kazakhstan Region

In West Kazakhstan Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north and east at night. Fog is possible in the west, north and east at night and in the morning. During the day, wind gusts in the north, east and south will reach 15-20 m/s. In Uralsk, rain and thunderstorms will occur at night, fog is forecast at night and in the morning, and wind will intensify to 15-20 m/s during the day.

Abai Region

In Abai Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north-west and centre in the second half of the day. Wind gusts during the day in the west, north and centre will reach 15-20 m/s, and 25 m/s in places. Temperatures will rise to +35 °C during the day. High fire danger persists in the north-west, east and centre, with extreme fire danger in the south. In Semey, wind gusts will reach 15-18 m/s during the day, with heat up to +35 °C.

East Kazakhstan Region

In East Kazakhstan Region, easterly and south-easterly wind gusts in the north, east and south will reach 15-20 m/s in the morning and afternoon. Heat up to +35 °C is expected during the day. High fire danger persists in the west, north-west and south. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, wind gusts of 15-18 m/s and heat up to +35 °C are forecast.

Pavlodar Region

In Pavlodar Region, rain, thunderstorms, hail and squalls are expected in the west, north and south during the day. South-westerly wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s, and 23-28 m/s at times in the south. Temperatures will rise to +35 °C, with high fire danger persisting. In Pavlodar, wind gusts of 15-20 m/s and heat up to +35 °C are expected.

Kyzylorda Region

In Kyzylorda Region, light rain with thunderstorms will occur in the north at night. During the day, south-westerly wind gusts in the north and centre will reach 15-20 m/s. Extreme fire danger persists across the region. In Kyzylorda, wind gusts of 15-20 m/s are expected during the day.

Zhambyl Region

In Zhambyl Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north and mountainous areas. In the south-west, north-east and mountains, north-westerly wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s. Extreme fire danger persists. An extreme fire danger warning has also been issued in Taraz.

Akmola Region

In Akmola Region, rain, heavy at times, and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north and south at night. During the day, rain and thunderstorms are forecast, with heavy rain in the west, north and south.