Heat up to +42 and thunderstorms with hail: forecasters warn Kazakhstanis

Tengrinews.kz — Monday may begin with unpleasant weather surprises for residents of several regions of Kazakhstan. Forecasters have issued storm warnings and said where to expect extreme heat, and where thunderstorms, hail and strong winds are forecast, citing Kazhydromet.

In the north, east and south of Abai Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected, with hail and squalls during the day. The wind will be northwesterly; in the north, east and south of the region, it will reach 15–20 meters per second, with gusts of up to 23 meters per second during the day. Extreme fire danger remains in the northeast and south of the region. Rain and thunderstorms are expected in Semey. The wind will be northwesterly, with daytime gusts of 15–20 meters per second.

In Akmola Region, intense heat of 35 degrees is possible during the day. High fire danger remains in the west of the region, while extreme fire danger remains in the southwest.

In Aktau, a southeasterly wind will blow, with daytime gusts of up to 15 meters per second.

In the south of Aktobe Region, forecasters predict a dust storm. The wind will be easterly and southeasterly; in the west and south of the region, gusts will reach 15–18 meters per second. High fire danger is expected in Aktobe.

During the day, short-term rain and thunderstorms are possible in the mountainous areas of Almaty Region. The wind will be northeasterly; during the day, gusts of 15–20 meters per second are expected in the south and mountainous areas of the region. Intense heat of 35 degrees is forecast across the region during the day. Extreme fire danger remains in the north, west, south and center of the region, while high fire danger remains in the east. In Konaev, a northeasterly wind will blow, with daytime gusts of up to 18 meters per second. Intense heat of 35 degrees is expected during the day.

During the day, light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west of Atyrau Region. The wind will be southeasterly, shifting to northwesterly. During the day, gusts in the west, north and south of the region will reach 15–18 meters per second.

At night, rain with thunderstorms is possible in the north and east of East Kazakhstan Region, continuing during the day. Heavy rain, hail and squalls are possible in the north and east of the region. Fog is expected in the north of the region at night and in the morning. The wind will be northwesterly; during the day, in the north, east and south of the region, it will reach 15–20 meters per second, with gusts of up to 23 meters per second. Extreme fire danger remains in the south, southeast and center of the region. Rain and thunderstorms are expected in Ust-Kamenogorsk during the day. The wind will be northwesterly, with daytime gusts of 15–20 meters per second.

In the mountainous areas of Zhambyl Region, forecasters predict short-term rain and thunderstorms. The wind will be northeasterly: in the southwest, northeast and mountainous areas of the region, it will reach 15–20 meters per second, with gusts of up to 23 meters per second. Extreme fire danger remains across the region, while high fire danger remains in the east and south. In Taraz, a northeasterly wind is expected, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the morning and during the day. Extreme fire danger remains in the city.

Short-term rain and thunderstorms are possible in the east and mountainous areas of Zhetysu Region. The wind will be northeasterly; in the east and north of the region, gusts will reach 17–22 meters per second.

During the day, short-term rain, thunderstorms, hail and squalls are expected in the west and north of West Kazakhstan Region. A dust storm is expected in the west and south of the region. The wind will be southeasterly, shifting to westerly; in the west, north and south of the region, gusts will reach 15–20 meters per second. Short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected in Uralsk during the day. The wind will be southeasterly, shifting to westerly, with daytime gusts of 15–20 meters per second.

During the day, forecasters predict rain, thunderstorms and hail in the east of Karaganda Region. The wind will be northerly and northeasterly; during the day, gusts in the east of the region will reach 15 meters per second. Extreme fire danger remains in the east and south of the region.

In Kostanay Region, intense heat of 35–37 degrees is expected during the day, and 35–36 degrees in Kostanay. High fire danger remains in the west, east and center of the region, while extreme fire danger remains in the south and southeast.

During the day, forecasters predict a dust storm in the north, south and center of Kyzylorda Region. The wind will be northeasterly; during the day, in the north, south and center of the region, it will reach 15–20 meters per second. Intense heat of 40–42 degrees is expected across the region during the day, and 40–41 degrees in Kyzylorda. Extreme fire danger remains.

Rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, south and east of Pavlodar Region, with hail and squalls during the day. The wind will be northerly; during the day, gusts in the west, south and east of the region will reach 15–20 meters per second. Extreme fire danger remains in the east of the region. In Pavlodar, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the morning and during the day. The wind will be northerly, with daytime gusts of 15–20 meters per second.

Fog is possible at night and in the morning in the west and north of North Kazakhstan Region. The wind will be northerly and northwesterly; during the day, gusts of 15–20 meters per second are expected in the southeast of the region. High fire danger remains in the west and south of the region.

During the day, a dust storm is expected in the west and north of Turkestan Region. The wind will be northeasterly; during the day, in the north, west, mountainous and foothill areas of the region, it will reach 15–20 meters per second. Wind gusts at mountain passes will reach 25 meters per second. Intense heat of 40–41 degrees is expected during the day. Extreme fire danger remains in the north, south and center of the region. In Turkestan, a northeasterly wind is expected, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second. Intense heat of 40–41 degrees is forecast during the day.

In Ulytau Region, northerly and northeasterly winds are possible. Gusts in the north, south and center of the region will reach 15 meters per second during the day. Intense heat of 35–38 degrees is also expected at this time. Extreme fire danger remains in the south and east of the region. In Zhezkazgan, a northerly and northeasterly wind will blow, with daytime gusts of up to 15 meters per second. Intense heat of 35 degrees is expected in the city.

In Shymkent, forecasters predict a northeasterly wind with gusts of 15–20 meters per second.

Extreme fire danger remains in Almaty. In the mountainous areas of the city’s Medeu and Bostandyk districts, short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. The wind will be northeasterly, with daytime gusts of 15–20 meters per second.