A storm warning has been issued for most regions of Kazakhstan on November 6, with forecasters predicting frost, fog, ice and strong winds in places, infohub.kz reports.
In Astana, forecasters expect wind gusts of 15–20 metres per second on November 6.
Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the west, east and mountainous areas of Zhambyl Region. The wind will be south-easterly, with gusts of 15–20 metres per second in the region's mountainous areas. A high fire danger persists in the north, south and east of the region.
In Kyzylorda Region, the wind will be south-easterly, shifting to north-westerly, with gusts of 15–20 metres per second in the west and north of the region. An extreme fire danger persists across the region, with a high fire danger in the north.
Fog is also forecast in Pavlodar Region. The wind will be south-easterly, with gusts of 15–18 metres per second during the day in the west, north and south of the region.
Similar weather is expected in Kostanay Region, where fog is forecast. The wind will be south-westerly with gusts of 15–20 metres per second, at times 23–28 metres per second. A high fire danger persists in the south of the region.
On the night of November 6, light precipitation (rain and snow) and ice are forecast in the west and north of North Kazakhstan Region. Fog is expected in the west, north and east of the region. The wind will be southerly and south-westerly: at night, gusts of 15–20 metres per second in the west, north and south of the region, and at times 25 metres per second in the west; during the day, 15–20 metres per second, with gusts of 23–28 metres per second in the west, north and south of the region.
According to forecasters, residents of Abai Region, East Kazakhstan Region and Turkestan Region can also expect fog tomorrow. On November 6, strong winds with gusts of up to 15–20 metres per second are expected in Akmola Region.
In the mountainous areas of Almaty Region, south-easterly winds with gusts of 15–20 metres per second are expected tomorrow. At night, frosts of 1–6 degrees are expected across the region. A high fire danger persists across most of the region.
On the night of November 6, heavy precipitation (rain and snow) is expected at times in the north, east and south of West Kazakhstan Region. Fog and ice are expected at night and in the morning in the north, east and south of the region. The wind will be westerly and south-westerly, with gusts of 15–20 metres per second in the north, east and south of the region. A high fire danger persists in the south and south-east of the region.
Tomorrow, a high fire danger persists in Mangystau Region, with an extreme fire danger in the centre of the region. Fog is expected in Ulytau Region and Karaganda Region. A high fire danger persists in these regions.
On November 6, heavy precipitation (rain and snow) is expected at times in Atyrau Region. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the west and south of the region. The wind will be north-westerly, shifting to south-westerly, with gusts of 15–20 metres per second in the north, south and east of the region. An extreme fire danger persists in the west, east and centre of the region.
Also tomorrow, fog is forecast at night and in the morning in the north, centre and mountainous areas of Zhetysu Region. The wind will be north-easterly, with gusts of 15–20 metres per second at night in the area of the Alakol lakes. At night, frosts of 2–7 degrees are expected across the region. A high fire danger persists across the region, with an extreme fire danger in the east.