Storm warnings were issued in Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, and all 17 regions of Kazakhstan on July 13, according to Kazhydromet. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

Forecasters predict rain, thunderstorms, hail, squalls, fog, dust storms, strong winds, extreme heat, and a high risk of fires. In some areas, extreme fire danger persists.

Kostanay Region

In Kostanay Region, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the west, north, and east. Winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s. High fire danger persists in the south and center. In Kostanay city, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected during the day, with winds up to 15-20 m/s.

North Kazakhstan Region

In North Kazakhstan Region, light rain and thunderstorms are forecast at night in the north and east, and rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls during the day in the north, east, and south. Fog is possible at night and in the morning in the west and north. Winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s. Extreme heat of +35…+36°C is expected during the day. High fire danger is forecast in the east and south. In Petropavlovsk, light rain and thunderstorms are expected at night, and rain, thunderstorms, and hail during the day. Fog is possible at night and in the morning, with winds up to 15-20 m/s.

Aktobe Region

In Aktobe Region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the northeast. Winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s in the north, south, and center. Extreme fire danger is forecast in the south and east, and high fire danger in the west. In Aktobe city, winds will strengthen to 15 m/s during the day.

Almaty and Almaty Region

In Almaty, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. In the Ile Alatau mountains, brief rain and thunderstorms are also forecast in the morning and afternoon. In Almaty Region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the foothills and mountainous areas in the morning and afternoon. Winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s in the east. Extreme fire danger persists in the north, and high fire danger in the west, east, and center. In Konayev, high fire danger is forecast.

Mangystau Region

In Mangystau Region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected at night in the northwest, and rain and thunderstorms during the day in the west and north. Winds will strengthen to 15-18 m/s during the day. High fire danger persists in the north, east, and center.

Astana

In Astana, extreme heat of +35…+39°C is expected during the day. High fire danger also persists.

Ulytau Region

In Ulytau Region, high fire danger persists.

Karaganda Region

In Karaganda Region, high fire danger is expected in the south, persists in the east, and extreme fire danger is forecast in the north and west.

Shymkent and Turkistan Region

In Shymkent, winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s during the day. High fire danger persists in the city. In Turkistan Region, winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s in the west, north, mountainous and foothill areas. High fire danger persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the west, north, south, and center. In Turkistan city, winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s during the day, and extreme fire danger persists.

Kyzylorda Region

In Kyzylorda Region, a dust storm is expected in the north during the day. Winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s. High fire danger persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the center, south, and east. In Kyzylorda city, extreme fire danger persists.

West Kazakhstan Region

In West Kazakhstan Region, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the west, north, and south during the day. Winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s. Extreme heat of +35…+38°C persists during the day. High fire danger is forecast in the southwest. In Uralsk, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected during the day, with winds up to 15-20 m/s.

East Kazakhstan Region

In East Kazakhstan Region, thunderstorms are expected in the north and east during the day. Winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s in the north and south. High fire danger persists in the north and south, with extreme fire danger in the northwest, southeast, and center. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, extreme fire danger persists.

Atyrau Region

In Atyrau Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north and east during the day. Fog is possible at night and in the morning in the south. Winds will strengthen to 15-18 m/s during the day. High fire danger persists in the west and southeast.

Abai Region

In Abai Region, winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s during the day. High fire danger persists in the southwest and center, with extreme fire danger in the north and southeast.

Pavlodar Region

In Pavlodar Region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north during the day. High fire danger persists in the west and east, with extreme fire danger in the southeast.

Akmola Region

In Akmola Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north, and south during the day. Winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s. In Kokshetau, rain and thunderstorms are forecast during the day.

Zhambyl Region

In Zhambyl Region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in mountainous areas during the day. A dust storm is forecast in the northeast. Winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s. High fire danger persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the west and north. In Taraz, high fire danger persists.

Zhetysu Region

In Zhetysu Region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in mountainous areas during the day. Winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s in the east, south, and mountainous areas. High fire danger persists in the west and center. In Taldykorgan, high fire danger also persists.

Earlier, Kursiv reported that the extreme heat in Kazakhstan could last at least another week. Forecasters attributed it to the influx of hot and dry air masses from Iran, but temperatures are expected to gradually decrease starting July 18.