Storm warning issued in Kazakhstan for August 13: heat up to +42°C and thunderstorms

Storm warnings have been issued for most regions of Kazakhstan for August 13. According to Kazhydromet, thunderstorms, hail, squalls, strong winds and heat up to +42°C are expected in several regions, with high and extreme fire danger persisting. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

In the Atyrau region, light rain and thunderstorms are forecast at night and in the morning in the west, north and east. During the day, gusts of northwest wind in the west, north and south may reach 15-18 m/s. Temperatures will rise to +35…+37°C. Extreme fire danger persists. In Atyrau city, daytime temperatures will be +35…+36°C.

In the Ulytau region, heat of +35…+36°C is forecast during the day, with extreme fire danger persisting. In Zhezkazgan, extreme fire danger also remains.

In the Karaganda region, at night in the east and south, gusts of northeast and east wind will reach 15-18 m/s. During the day, +35…+36°C is expected. In the west, east and south of the region, extreme fire danger persists, and in the north - high. In Karaganda city, high fire danger is in effect.

In the Almaty region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the south and mountainous areas, with northwest wind gusts of 15-20 m/s. During the day, temperatures will reach +35…+38°C. In the west and north, extreme fire danger persists, and in the south and east - high.

In Almaty city, heat of +35…+36°C is forecast during the day. In the mountains of Ile Alatau, as well as in the mountain zones of Medeu and Bostandyk districts, brief rain, thunderstorms and wind gusts of 15-20 m/s are expected. In Konayev, temperatures will rise to +36…+38°C.

In the West Kazakhstan region, rain and thunderstorms are expected at night in the west and north; during the day, precipitation will pass in the region, and in the north, heavy rain, hail and squalls are forecast. Northwest wind gusts in the west, north and south will be 15-20 m/s. In the south, up to +35°C is expected during the day. Extreme fire danger persists, and in the northeast - high.

In Uralsk, rain, sometimes heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and squalls are expected during the day. Wind gusts may reach 15-20 m/s.

In Astana, high fire danger persists.

In the Zhetysu region, brief rain, thunderstorms and hail are forecast in mountainous areas during the day. In the east and mountains, northeast wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s. During the day, +35…+39°C is expected. In the north and south, high fire danger persists, and in the west, east and center - extreme. In Taldykorgan, temperatures will rise to +37…+39°C, with extreme fire danger persisting.

In the Mangistau region, during the day in the west and center, northwest wind gusts will be 15-18 m/s. Temperatures will reach +38…+40°C. In the west, high fire danger persists, and in the northeast and center - extreme. In Aktau, high fire danger is in effect.

In the North Kazakhstan region, fog is expected at night and in the morning in the west. In the west and north, high fire danger persists. In Petropavlovsk, high fire danger is also in effect.

In the Aktobe region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the south and center, with hail and squalls possible during the day. Gusts of south and southwest wind will reach 15-18 m/s. During the day, +35…+36°C is forecast. In the north, high fire danger persists, and across the region - extreme. In Aktobe, wind gusts may reach 15 m/s during the day, with extreme fire danger persisting.

In the Zhambyl region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in mountainous areas during the day, with northwest wind gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will rise to +38…+42°C. In the region, extreme fire danger persists, and in the east and south - high. In Taraz, +38…+40°C and extreme fire danger are expected during the day.

In the Akmola region, during the day in the south and east, wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s. In the west and center, extreme fire danger persists, and in the north and southeast - high.

In the Pavlodar region, fog is expected at night and in the morning in the west and north. In the center, south and east, high fire danger persists. In Pavlodar, high fire danger is also in effect.

In the East Kazakhstan region, rain, thunderstorms and hail are expected in the west during the day. In the west and north, wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s. During the day, temperatures will rise to +35…+37°C. In the west, southeast and center, high fire danger persists, and in the south - extreme.

In the Abai region, rain, thunderstorms and hail are forecast in the south during the day. In the south and center, wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will be +35…+37°C. In the west and east, high fire danger persists, and in the south and center - extreme.

In the Kyzylorda region, a dust storm is expected in the north and east during the day, with gusts of north and northeast wind reaching 15-20 m/s. During the day, +40…+42°C is forecast. Extreme fire danger persists. In Kyzylorda, extreme fire danger is also in effect.

In the Turkistan region, brief rain, thunderstorms and squalls are expected in mountainous areas, and a dust storm in the north. In the west, north and mountainous areas, northwest wind gusts will be 15-20 m/s. In Turkistan, wind will strengthen to 15-20 m/s during the day.

Earlier, Kursiv reported that in the coming days the weather in Kazakhstan will change under the influence of a northern cyclone and a subsequent anticyclone. First, rains with thunderstorms, hail and strong winds are expected in several regions, after which a sharp cooling is forecast in the west of the country. At the same time, dry weather with heat up to +37…+42°C will persist in the south.