Meteorologists have issued a storm warning for June 22, 2026 in Astana, Shymkent and 17 regions of Kazakhstan. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

In the west, south, and center of Mangystau region, rain and thunderstorms are expected. Wind is northwest, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, south, and northeast of the region. High fire danger persists across the region. In Aktau city, occasional rain and thunderstorms are expected. High fire danger persists.

In the west, north, and east of Atyrau region, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected; in the south of the region, light rain and thunderstorms. Wind is northwest shifting to southwest, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, south, and east of the region. High fire danger persists across the region. In Atyrau city, light rain and thunderstorms are expected. Wind is northwest shifting to southwest, with daytime gusts of 15-18 m/s. High fire danger persists.

In the west of Akmola region, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. Wind is southeast, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west and south of the region. Intense heat of 35-38 degrees Celsius is expected during the day. High fire danger persists in the center of the region, extreme fire danger persists in the east, and high fire danger is expected in the west and south. In Kokshetau city, intense heat of 35 degrees is expected during the day.

In West Kazakhstan region, rain and thunderstorms are expected; in the north, east, and center of the region, heavy rain, hail, and squalls. Wind is northwest, west, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, south, and east of the region. High fire danger persists in the south and southeast of the region. In Uralsk city, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected.

In the west and south of Karaganda region, intense heat of 38 degrees is expected during the day. High fire danger persists across the region, extreme fire danger persists in the west, north, and east. In Karaganda city, high fire danger persists.

In Ulytau region, intense heat of 35-38 degrees is expected during the day, with very intense heat of 41 degrees in the west and south. High fire danger persists across the region, extreme fire danger persists in the south and east. In Zhezkazgan city, intense heat of 35-38 degrees is expected during the day. High fire danger persists.

In the west, east, and south of East Kazakhstan region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. Wind is northwest, north, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and south, and up to 23 m/s during the day. Intense heat of 35-36 degrees is expected across the region during the day. High fire danger persists across the region, extreme fire danger persists in the northwest, south, and center. In Ust-Kamenogorsk city, intense heat of 35 degrees is expected during the day. Extreme fire danger persists.

In the west of North Kazakhstan region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day, with squalls in the west and south. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the west and north. Wind is southeast, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west and south during the day, occasionally 25 m/s. Intense heat of 35 degrees is expected during the day. High fire danger persists in the south of the region. In Petropavlovsk city, fog is expected at night and in the morning.

At night in the north, east, and center of Aktobe region, rain and thunderstorms are expected; during the day in the west and east, rain and thunderstorms, with occasional heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the west. Wind is west, southwest, with gusts of 15-18 m/s in the west during the day. Intense heat of 35 degrees is expected in the south during the day. High fire danger persists in the south, southeast, and west, and is expected in the center. In Aktobe city, occasional rain and thunderstorms are expected at night.

In Abai region, wind is north, northeast, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and center, and up to 23 m/s. Intense heat of 35-38 degrees is expected across the region during the day. High fire danger persists across the region, extreme fire danger persists in the west, northeast, and south. In Semey city, intense heat of 35 degrees is expected during the day. High fire danger persists.

In Astana, intense heat of 35-36 degrees is expected during the day.

At night in the west, north, and south of Kostanay region, rain and thunderstorms are expected; during the day, rain and thunderstorms, with hail and squalls in the west and north. Fog at night and in the morning in the west and north. Wind is southeast, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and south. Intense heat of 35 degrees is expected during the day, with 39 degrees in the south. Extreme fire danger persists in the southwest and south. In Kostanay city, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the morning and during the day. Wind is southeast, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s.

In Shymkent, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. Wind is northwest shifting to northeast, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s.

In the west, north, and mountainous and foothill areas of Turkistan region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. Wind is northwest shifting to northeast, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and mountainous and foothill areas. Extreme fire danger persists in the west and center. In Turkistan city, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected at night. Wind is northwest shifting to northeast, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Extreme fire danger persists.

In the mountainous areas of Almaty region, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. Wind is southwest, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in mountainous areas. Intense heat of 35-38 degrees is expected during the day. High fire danger persists in the south and west, extreme fire danger in the north. In Konayev city, intense heat of 35 degrees is expected. In the Ile Alatau mountains (mountain zones of Medeu and Bostandyk districts of Almaty), brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. Wind is southwest, with occasional gusts of 15-20 m/s.

During the day in the north and center of Kyzylorda region, rain, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected. Wind is southeast shifting to northwest, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the north and center during the day. Intense heat of 40-42 degrees is expected across the region during the day. Extreme fire danger persists. In Kyzylorda city, intense heat of 40 degrees is expected. Extreme fire danger persists.