Rain and heat: storm warning issued in Astana and regions of Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Forecasters predict rain and thunderstorms in central Kazakhstan on August 19, while high fire danger will persist in the south and west of the country, according to Kazhydromet.
Astana — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the morning and afternoon. Southwestern winds will gust to 15-20 meters per second during the day. High fire danger remains in effect.
Almaty — high fire danger persists. Short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon in the Ile-Alatau mountains (mountainous zones of Almaty's Medeu and Bostandyk districts). Northeastern winds will gust to 15-20 meters per second during the day.
West Kazakhstan Region — intense heat of 35-37 degrees Celsius is expected during the day. Extreme fire danger remains in effect, with high fire danger persisting in the north and northwest of the region.Ulytau Region — light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon across the north and east of the region. Northeastern winds will shift to the southwest, with gusts of 15-18 meters per second in the north during the day. Extreme fire danger remains in effect. In Zhezkazgan extreme fire risk persists.Karaganda Region — rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the afternoon across the west, north, and east of the region. Northwestern and western winds will gust to 15-20 meters per second in these areas during the day. Extreme fire danger persists in the west, east, and south, while high fire danger remains in the northwest and center of the region. In Karaganda rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the afternoon. Northwestern and western winds will gust to 15-18 meters per second during the day.Zhetysu Region — light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon in the mountainous areas. Northwestern winds will gust to 15-20 meters per second in the east and mountain districts during the day. Extreme fire danger persists throughout the region. In Taldykorgan extreme fire risk persists.Aktobe region — light rain and thunderstorms are expected at night in the north and south. Intense heat of 35 degrees is forecast for the afternoon. High fire danger remains in the center of the region, while extreme fire danger persists across the rest of the province. In Aktobe daytime temperatures will reach 35°C. Extreme fire danger remains in effect.Almaty Region — short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon in the foothills and mountain districts. Northeastern winds will gust to 15-20 meters per second in the east, center, and mountains during the day. Intense heat of 35 degrees is expected across the region in the afternoon. Extreme fire danger persists in the west and north, with high fire danger in the south, east, and center. In Konaev northeastern winds will gust to 15 meters per second during the day. Intense heat of 35 degrees is expected in the afternoon. High fire danger remains in effect. East Kazakhstan Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north and east, with hail and squalls in the afternoon. Fog is forecast for the north during the night and morning. Western and northwestern winds will reach 15-20 meters per second in the west, north, and east. High fire danger persists in the northwest and east, while extreme fire danger remains in the south and center of the region.
Abai Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north of the region tonight. Western and northwestern winds will reach 15-20 meters per second in the north, south, and center. High fire danger persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the south and center. In Semey rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight.Atyrau Region — extreme heat of 35-38 degrees Celsius is expected during the day. Extreme fire danger persists across the region. In Atyrau daytime temperatures will reach 35-37 degrees Celsius. An extreme fire danger persists.
Mangystau Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, south, and center of the region. Intense heat of 38-40 degrees is forecast for the afternoon. Extreme fire danger remains across the region. In Aktau occasional rain and thunderstorms are expected. Extreme fire danger remains in effect.North Kazakhstan Region — rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the west, north, and south of the region, with heavy rain and squalls in the south during the day. Fog is forecast for the west, north, and south at night and in the morning. Western and northwestern winds will gust to 15-20 meters per second in the west, north, and south, occasionally reaching 25 meters per second in the south. High fire danger persists in the west and east. In Petropavlovsk rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the afternoon. Fog is forecast for the night and morning.Kostanay Region — rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the west, north, and east. Fog is forecast for the west and north at night and in the morning. Western and northwestern winds will reach 15-20 meters per second in the west, south, and east during the morning and afternoon. High fire danger persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the south, southeast, and center. In Kostanay rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the morning and afternoon.
Turkestan Region — short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected in the mountainous areas in the afternoon. Northwestern winds will reach 15-20 meters per second in the mountains during the day.
Pavlodar Region — rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the afternoon across the west, south, and center of the Pavlodar region. Southwestern winds will gust to 15-20 meters per second in the south during the day. High fire danger persists in the south and east, while extreme fire danger remains in the center of the region. In Pavlodar rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the afternoon. Extreme fire danger remains in effect.
Zhambyl Region — short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected in the mountainous areas in the afternoon. Northwestern winds will reach 15-20 meters per second in the mountains during the day. Extreme fire danger remains in effect, with high fire danger in the east and south. In Taraz extreme fire risk persists.Akmola Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north, and south tonight; rain, thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail, and squalls are forecast for the afternoon. Fog is expected in the west and north at night and in the morning. Southwestern winds will gust to 15-20 meters per second in the west and south during the day. High fire danger persists in the south and east, while extreme fire danger remains in the west and center of the region. In Kokshetau rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day.