Rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and heat: Kazakhstan weather forecast for August 21

Tengrinews.kz — Rain and thunderstorms are forecast across most of Kazakhstan, along with stronger winds and possible hail. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the northern half of the country. Intense heat will persist in western regions and southeastern Kazakhstan, according to Kazhydromet.

Astana — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Fog at night and in the morning. Northwest wind at 3-8 meters per second. Air temperature 7-9°C at night, 21-23°C during the day.Rain and thunderstorms in the north and east of the region.

Almaty — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. West/northwest wind at 3-8 meters per second. Air temperature 20-22°C at night, 30-32°C during the day. In the Ile-Alatau mountains (mountainous zones of Medeu and Bostandyk districts of Almaty) — brief rain and thunderstorms. West/northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second, with occasional gusts of 15-20 meters per second. Air temperature 7-12°C at night, 18-23°C during the day.

Shymkent — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northwest wind at 8-13 meters per second. Air temperature 19-21°C at night, 35-37°C during the day.

Akmola Region — fog at night and in the morning in the north, south, and east of the region. Northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second, reaching 15-20 meters per second in the north and east during the day. Air temperature 6-11°C at night, 21-26°C during the day. Kokshetau — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northwest wind at 3-8 meters per second at night, 5-10 meters per second during the day. Air temperature 9-11°C at night, 22-24°C during the day.Almaty Region — light rain and thunderstorms in the southeast; brief rain and thunderstorms in mountainous areas. West/northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second, with gusts of 15-20 meters per second in the south, east, and mountainous areas. Air temperature 17-22°C at night, 7-12°C in mountainous areas; during the day 28-33°C, and 18-23°C in mountainous areas. Konaev — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. West/northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second. Air temperature 19-21°C at night, 31-33°C during the day.Zhetysu Region — rain and thunderstorms in mountainous areas. Northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second, with gusts of 15-20 meters per second in the east and mountainous areas; in the Alakol Lakes area, 23-28 meters per second, occasionally reaching 30 meters per second or more during the day. Air temperature 11-16°C at night, 20°C in the east, 5°C in mountainous areas; during the day 28-33°C, and 23°C in mountainous areas. Taldykorgan — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northwest wind at 5-10 meters per second. Air temperature 11-13°C at night, 28-30°C during the day.Turkestan Region — brief rain and thunderstorms in mountainous areas during the day. Dust storms in the north of the region during the day. Northwest wind at 8-13 meters per second, reaching 15-20 meters per second in the west, north, and mountainous areas during the day. Air temperature 18-23°C at night, 15°C in mountainous areas; 33-38°C during the day, and 28°C in mountainous areas.Turkestan — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northwest wind at 8-13 meters per second, with gusts of 15-20 meters per second during the day. Air temperature 18-20°C at night, 35-37°C during the day.West Kazakhstan Region — brief rain and thunderstorms in the north and east at night. Northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second, with gusts of 15-20 meters per second in the north, east, and south. Air temperature 15-20°C at night; intense heat of 30-35°C during the day. Uralsk — variable cloudiness, brief rain and thunderstorms at night. Northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second. Air temperature 15-17°C at night, 30-32°C during the day.Atyrau Region — no precipitation. Northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second. Air temperature 19-24°C at night; intense heat of 33-38°C during the day. Atyrau — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northwest wind at 1-6 meters per second at night, 9-14 meters per second during the day. Air temperature 22-24°C at night; intense heat of 35-37°C during the day.Mangystau Region — rain and thunderstorms in the north, south, and center of the region. Northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second, with gusts of 15-20 meters per second in the west, south, and east during the day. Air temperature 20-25°C at night; intense heat of 33-38°C during the day, and 30°C in the west. Aktau — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second, with gusts of 15-18 meters per second during the day. Air temperature 21-23°C at night, 30-32°C during the day.

Aktobe region — light rain and thunderstorms at night in the north and center; rain and thunderstorms during the day in the north, south, and center, with occasional heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the center. Southeast wind at 7-12 meters per second, with gusts of 15-20 meters per second in the north and center during the day. Air temperature 20-25°C at night, 15°C in the northeast; 27-32°C during the day, with intense heat of 35°C in the west. Aktobe — cloudy, light rain and thunderstorms at night; occasional rain, thunderstorms, and hail during the day. Southeast wind at 6-11 meters per second. Air temperature 20-22°C at night, 30-32°C during the day.Kostanay Region — light rain and thunderstorms in the west and northwest during the day. Fog in the west and north at night and in the morning. Southeast wind at 7-12 meters per second. Air temperature 8-13°C at night, 16°C in the south; 24-29°C during the day, and 32°C in the south. Kostanay — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Southeast wind at 3-8 meters per second. Air temperature 10-12°C at night, 27-29°C during the day.

North Kazakhstan Region — no precipitation. Fog in the west, north, and south at night and in the morning. Northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second, with gusts of 15-20 meters per second in the east during the day. Air temperature 8-13°C at night, 21-26°C during the day. Petropavlovsk — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Fog at night and in the morning. Northwest wind at 7-12 meters per second. Air temperature 9-11°C at night, 23-25°C during the day.

Pavlodar Region — rain and thunderstorms, with heavy rain at night in the west and south. Hail and squalls in the west, south, and center. Fog in the north and east at night and in the morning. Northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second, with gusts of 15-20 meters per second in the west, south, and center. Air temperature 8-13°C at night, 19-24°C during the day. Pavlodar — cloudy, rain, thunderstorms, and hail. Northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second, with gusts of 15-20 meters per second. Air temperature 11-13°C at night, 21-23°C during the day.

Karaganda Region— rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the north and east of the region tonight and tomorrow morning. Fog will persist in the west, north, and east during the same period. North and northeasterly winds will reach 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the east and south tonight and tomorrow morning. Temperatures will range from 5-10°C overnight (15°C in the south) to 21-26°C during the day (18°C in the east). Karaganda— partly cloudy and dry. Fog is expected overnight and in the morning. North and northeasterly winds will blow at 2-7 m/s tonight and 7-12 m/s tomorrow. Temperatures will be 8-10°C at night and 21-23°C during the day.

Ulytau Region— no precipitation. Fog is expected in the north and east of the region tonight and tomorrow morning. North and northeasterly winds will blow at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will be 15-20°C at night (12°C in the north) and 25-30°C during the day (22°C in the east). Zhezkazgan— partly cloudy and dry. North and northeasterly winds will reach 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will be 15-17°C at night and 26-28°C during the day.

East Kazakhstan Region— rain and thunderstorms are expected, with heavy rain forecast for the north, east, and mountainous areas. Hail and squalls are expected during the day. Winds will shift from southeast to northwest at 9-14 m/s, reaching 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and south, with daytime gusts up to 25 m/s. Temperatures will be 11-16°C at night (7°C in the north and east) and 19-24°C during the day (16°C in the east). Ust-Kamenogorsk— cloudy with rain and thunderstorms; hail expected during the day. Winds will shift from southeast to northwest at 5-10 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will be 13-15°C at night and 21-23°C during the day.

Abai Region— overnight rain and thunderstorms, with heavy rain in the north. During the day, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the west, north, and central parts of the region. Northwesterly winds will blow at 9-14 m/s at night, reaching 15-20 m/s in the north, east, and south. Daytime winds will be 15-20 m/s, with gusts up to 25 m/s in the north, south, and center. Overnight temperatures: 8-13°C (16°C in the south); daytime: 18-23°C (27°C in the south). Semey— cloudy with rain and thunderstorms; hail expected during the day. Northwesterly winds at 5-10 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will be 10-12°C at night and 20-22°C during the day.

Kyzylorda Region— light rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms are expected in the west of the region during the day. North and northeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s, reaching 15-20 m/s in the west and south during the day. Temperatures will be 19-24°C at night and 31-36°C during the day. Kyzylorda— partly cloudy and dry. North and northeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures will be 21-23°C at night and 33-35°C during the day.

Zhambyl Region— brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in mountainous areas. Northeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s in the southwest, northeast, and mountains. Temperatures will be 16-21°C at night (12°C in the mountains) and 28-33°C during the day (24°C in the mountains). Taraz— partly cloudy and dry. Northeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will be 17-19°C at night and 31-33°C during the day.