Kazakhstan braces for 44°C heat, hail on July 16

Storm warnings have been issued across all regions of Kazakhstan for Thursday, July 16. Forecasters predict thunderstorms, hail, squalls, dust storms, strong winds, and temperatures up to 44°C. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

In Astana, brief rain, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected. During the day, gusts of southwesterly and westerly winds will reach 15-20 m/s. High fire danger persists in the city.

In Kyzylorda region, a dust storm and winds of 15-20 m/s are forecast for the central part during the day. Most of the region remains under extreme fire danger, with high fire danger in the west. In Kyzylorda, temperatures will rise to 42-44°C, with extreme fire danger.

In the west, north, and east of Kostanay region, rain, thunderstorms, locally heavy rain, hail, and squalls are expected. Fog is possible at night and in the morning in the west and north, and dust drift in the south during the day. Wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s, with temperatures in the south rising to 35°C. High fire danger persists in the east and center, with extreme fire danger in the south. In Kostanay, rain and thunderstorms are expected, with possible hail and squalls during the day. Fog is expected at night and in the morning, with winds strengthening to 15-20 m/s during the day.

In Abai region, rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the west and north at night. During the day, brief rain with thunderstorms, possible hail and squalls, will occur in the west, north, and center. Wind speeds will be 15-20 m/s, with gusts reaching 23-28 m/s in places. High fire danger persists, with extreme fire danger in the north and southeast. In Semey, brief rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected. During the day, wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s, and temperatures will rise to 36-38°C. High fire danger persists.

In the west, north, and east of East Kazakhstan region, brief rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are forecast during the day. Wind gusts may reach 25 m/s. High fire danger persists, with extreme fire danger in the northwest, southeast, and center. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected, with possible hail and squalls. During the day, winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s, and temperatures will reach 36-38°C. Extreme fire danger persists.

In Almaty region, temperatures of 35-38°C are expected during the day. Extreme fire danger persists in the north, with high fire danger in the west, east, south, and center. In Almaty, temperatures of 36-38°C and high fire danger are forecast. In Konayev, high fire danger also persists.

In the mountainous areas of Zhetysu region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. In the east, gusts of southwesterly winds will reach 15-20 m/s.

In the north and west of Mangystau region, brief rain and thunderstorms are forecast. During the day, a dust storm is expected in the north, south, and center, with winds strengthening to 15-20 m/s. High fire danger persists in the north, east, and center.

In the west, north, and south of Atyrau region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected. High fire danger persists in the west and southeast. In Atyrau, light rain and thunderstorms are also expected.

In Akmola region, rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the west, north, and south at night. During the day, precipitation is expected across the region, with heavy rain, hail, and squalls possible in the north, center, and east. A dust storm is forecast in the west, north, and south. Wind gusts will be 15-20 m/s, occasionally up to 25 m/s. Temperatures will rise to 35°C during the day, with high fire danger persisting. In Kokshetau, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the morning and during the day, with wind gusts reaching 15-20 m/s.

In Ulytau region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west and north in the morning and during the day, with light rain and thunderstorms in the east. Wind speeds will be 15-20 m/s, with gusts reaching 23-28 m/s in the north and east. High fire danger persists. In Zhezkazgan, winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s during the day, and temperatures will rise to 36-38°C. High fire danger persists.

In Karaganda region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west and north in the morning and during the day, with light rain and thunderstorms in the east. Wind gusts will be 15-20 m/s, occasionally up to 23 m/s in the west. Temperatures of up to 35°C are forecast during the day. High fire danger persists, with extreme fire danger in the west and north. In Karaganda, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day, with winds strengthening to 15-20 m/s. High fire danger persists.

In the west, north, and east of West Kazakhstan region, rain and thunderstorms are expected, with possible hail and squalls during the day. Wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s. Temperatures in the south will rise to 35°C, with high fire danger in the west. In Uralsk, rain, thunderstorms, and hail are forecast during the day. Gusts of northwesterly winds will reach 15-20 m/s.

In the west, north, and south of Pavlodar region, rain and thunderstorms are expected, with possible hail and squalls during the day. Wind speeds will be 15-20 m/s, with gusts up to 23 m/s. Temperatures will reach 35°C during the day. High fire danger persists, with extreme fire danger in the southeast. In Pavlodar, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the morning and during the day, with wind gusts reaching 15-20 m/s. High fire danger persists.

In North Kazakhstan region, rain, thunderstorms, and heavy rain are expected in the east at night. During the day, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are forecast in the south and east. Fog is possible in the west at night and in the morning. Wind gusts may reach 23-28 m/s in places. High fire danger persists in the southeast. In Petropavlovsk, rain and thunderstorms are expected at night.

In the mountainous areas of Zhambyl region, gusts of northwesterly winds will reach 15-20 m/s during the day. High fire danger persists, with extreme fire danger in the west and north. In Taraz, temperatures of 39-41°C are expected during the day. High fire danger persists.

In the north, east, and center of Aktobe region, rain and thunderstorms are expected, with possible hail and squalls. Wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s, occasionally 23 m/s. Temperatures will rise to 35-36°C during the day. High fire danger persists in the west, south, and east, with extreme fire danger in the southeast. In Aktobe, rain and thunderstorms are expected, with winds strengthening to 15-20 m/s during the day.