On August 18, most regions of Kazakhstan will experience unstable weather: Kazhydromet forecasters predict rain and thunderstorms, with hail and squalls in some places, reports infohub.kz.
A storm warning has been issued in most regions of the country. Wind will strengthen to 15–20 m/s, with gusts up to 23 m/s in the north of the North Kazakhstan region. Fog is expected in some places at night and in the morning in the north, east, and center.
No precipitation is expected in the southwest and south of the country. Meanwhile, temperatures will reach +35 °C during the day in the West Kazakhstan region, and up to +38 °C in the south of the Mangystau region.
In Astana, southwest wind will strengthen to 15–20 m/s during the day. High fire danger remains.
In the Karaganda region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west and north, with possible hail. Wind gusts will reach 15–20 m/s. In Karaganda city, gusts up to 15 m/s during the day.
In the Akmola region, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected. Wind will strengthen to 15–20 m/s.
In the Kostanay region, rain, thunderstorms, and hail are forecast in the west, north, and east. Fog is expected in some places at night and in the morning.
In the North Kazakhstan region, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected. Wind gusts will be up to 20 m/s, occasionally up to 23 m/s. Fog is also possible in Petropavlovsk.
In the Pavlodar region, rain with thunderstorms is expected, with possible hail in the north, east, and center. Wind will strengthen to 15–20 m/s.
In the Abai region, rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the east. Wind gusts will be 15–20 m/s.
In the East Kazakhstan region, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are forecast. Wind will strengthen to 15–20 m/s, with fog in some places at night and in the morning.
In the Almaty region and mountainous areas, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. Wind gusts will reach 15–20 m/s. In Almaty city, rain and thunderstorms are also possible in the morning and during the day.
In the Zhetisu region, rain and thunderstorms will occur in the mountains, and in the Alakol lakes area, wind will strengthen to 15–20 m/s at night.
In the Zhambyl region, strong northeast wind with gusts up to 15–20 m/s is expected in mountainous areas.
In the west and south of the Atyrau region, light rain and thunderstorms are possible during the day. In the West Kazakhstan region, rain with thunderstorms is expected in the north. Temperatures will rise to +35 °C.
In the Mangystau region, temperatures will reach up to +38 °C in the south during the day. Wind will strengthen to 15–18 m/s.
High or extreme fire danger remains in many regions of the country.
Earlier, forecasters warned Kazakhstanis that heavy rains and hail would replace the heat.