On July 14, storm warnings have been issued in most regions of Kazakhstan. Forecasters predict rain, thunderstorms, hail, squally wind, dust storms, fog, and intense heat. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
In Karaganda region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north, and east during the day. In Karaganda, the air temperature will rise to +35°C.
In Ulytau region, brief rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the north and east during the day. The northwest wind in the north, south, and east will increase to 15 m/s. In Zhezkazgan, high fire danger remains.
In Astana, brief rain, thunderstorms, squalls, and dust storms are expected during the day. Gusts of southeast wind will reach 15-20 m/s, occasionally 23 m/s.
In Akmola region, rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the west and north at night. During the day, precipitation is expected in the west, north, and southeast of the region; hail, squalls, and dust storms are possible in places. Gusts of northeast and southeast wind will reach 15-20 m/s, in the southeast occasionally 23 m/s. In Kokshetau, rain and thunderstorms will occur intermittently during the day, with wind increasing to 15-20 m/s.
In Zhetysu region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the south and mountainous areas during the day. Gusts of northeast wind in the east and mountains will be 15-20 m/s. In Taldykorgan, high fire danger remains.
In Aktobe region, light rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the west and north. The northwest wind will shift to southwest, with gusts reaching 15-18 m/s in the east.
In Almaty region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the south and mountainous areas. During the day, heavy rain and hail will occur intermittently in the mountains. Wind gusts in the south, foothills, and mountains will reach 15-20 m/s. Daytime air temperature will be +35…+39°C. In Almaty, brief rain and thunderstorms are forecast; in Konayev, heat up to +37…+39°C.
In East Kazakhstan region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north during the day, with fog possible there at night. Gusts of northwest wind in the north, south, and center of the region will reach 15-20 m/s. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, the temperature will rise to +35°C during the day.
In Abai region, light rain and thunderstorms will occur in the west and north during the day. Gusts of north and northeast wind in the north, east, and center of the region will reach 15-20 m/s. In Semey, light rain, thunderstorms, and wind up to 15-20 m/s are expected in the afternoon, with air temperature at +35°C.
In Atyrau region, light rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the north and east at night.
In Kyzylorda region, a dust storm is expected in the north and center during the day. The northwest and north wind will increase to 15-20 m/s. In Kyzylorda, extreme fire danger remains.
In Mangystau region, rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms are forecast in the north during the day. Fog is expected in the west at night and in the morning. Wind gusts in the north will be 15-20 m/s. In Aktau, fog is also possible at night and in the morning.
In Kostanay region, rain and thunderstorms will occur in the west, north, and south, with heavy rain expected at times. Hail and squalls are possible during the day, with fog in the west and north at night and in the morning. The northeast wind will increase to 15-20 m/s. In Kostanay, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are forecast, with wind gusts reaching 15-20 m/s.
In Zhambyl region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in mountainous areas during the day. Gusts of northeast wind will be 15-20 m/s. In Taraz, high fire danger remains.
In West Kazakhstan region, light rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the north. During the day, gusts of southwest wind in the west, north, and east of the region will reach 15-20 m/s. Air temperature will be +35…+38°C. In Uralsk, wind will also increase to 15-20 m/s during the day.
In North Kazakhstan region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north, and south. During the day, heavy rain, hail, squalls, and dust storms are forecast in the south, with fog in the west and north at night and in the morning. Gusts of northeast and east wind will reach 15-20 m/s, in the south occasionally 25 m/s. Daytime air temperature will rise to +35°C. In Petropavlovsk, rain and thunderstorms are expected, with fog at night and in the morning, and wind gusts of 15-20 m/s.
In Pavlodar region, rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the west and south during the day.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that high or extreme fire danger is expected in almost all regions of Kazakhstan. At the same time, Kazhydromet reported that after prolonged heat, cooling is expected in some regions of Kazakhstan.