On August 17, Kazakhstan is expected to have unstable weather. According to Kazhydromet forecasts, most of the country will see rain with thunderstorms, while the north and east may experience heavy precipitation, hail, and squally winds. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

During the day, a dust storm may rise in some southern areas. In the north, east, and center of the country, wind gusts in some areas will reach 23–28 m/s. In the west, northwest, and north, fog is forecast for the night and morning.

At the same time, heat will persist in the south and southeast. In Almaty Region and Zhetisu Region, daytime temperatures will reach +35…+36°C, in the south of Mangystau Region — up to +38°C. In Almaty — up to +35°C.

East Kazakhstan Region

In East Kazakhstan Region, rain, thunderstorms, and during the day in the north and east — occasionally heavy rain, hail, and squalls are expected. Western wind gusts will reach 23–28 m/s.

Abai Region

In Abai Region, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are also forecast, with northwest wind gusts during the day up to 23–28 m/s.

Pavlodar Region

In Pavlodar Region, rain with thunderstorms will occur in the west, north, and center; in the west, heavy rain, hail, and squalls are possible. Wind will increase to 15–20 m/s.

North Kazakhstan Region

In North Kazakhstan Region, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected. During the day, southwest wind gusts will occasionally reach 25 m/s. Fog will occur in places at night and in the morning.

Akmola Region

In Akmola Region, rain and thunderstorms are forecast at night in the east, and during the day in the west and north; hail and squalls are possible during the day. Wind gusts — 15–20 m/s.

Kostanay Region

In Kostanay Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day in the north, and fog at night and in the morning in the west and north. Wind will increase to 15–20 m/s.

Karaganda Region

In Karaganda Region, rain and thunderstorms will occur in the north and east, with wind gusts of 15–20 m/s.

Almaty Region

In Almaty Region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day in the south and mountains. In Almaty and Konayev — up to +35°C. In the Ile Alatau mountains, thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 15–20 m/s are possible.

Zhetisu Region

In Zhetisu Region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the east and mountains. In the Alakol lakes area, wind gusts will occasionally reach 23–28 m/s.

Mangystau Region

In Mangystau Region, temperatures will reach up to +38°C in the south, with northeast wind gusts of 15–18 m/s. In Turkistan Region, a dust storm is possible in the west during the day, with wind increasing to 15–20 m/s.

Aktobe Region

In Aktobe Region, southwest and west wind gusts will reach 15–18 m/s. In Zhambyl Region, wind up to 15–20 m/s is expected in mountainous areas.

West Kazakhstan Region

In West Kazakhstan Region, light rain and thunderstorms are possible in the north during the day, with fog in places at night and in the morning. In Uralsk, rain, thunderstorms, and wind up to 15–20 m/s are expected.

Astana

In Astana, no significant precipitation is forecast for August 17, but during the day northwest wind will increase to 15–20 m/s. High fire danger remains in the capital.

Earlier, weather forecasters warned Kazakhstanis that strong rains and hail are coming to the country to replace the heat.