Rain and thunderstorms, strong winds, fog and a dust storm are forecast across Kazakhstan on September 16. A storm warning has been issued for Astana and 16 regions of the country, according to infohub.kz.
A high fire danger persists in the capital.
In Akmola Region, northwesterly wind gusts are expected to reach 15–18 m/s during the day in the north. High fire danger persists in the south, north, east and center of the region.
In Atyrau Region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day in the west, north and south. Extreme fire danger persists in the south of the region.
Extreme fire danger persists in Ulytau Region.
High fire danger persists in Karaganda Region, with extreme fire danger in the west.
In Aktobe Region, southerly and southeasterly wind gusts are expected to reach 15–18 m/s during the day in the west, north and center.
In Almaty Region, short-term rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the foothills and mountains. During the day, wind gusts in the east and mountainous areas will reach 15–20 m/s. Extreme fire danger persists across the region, with high fire danger in the south.
In West Kazakhstan Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north, south and east. During the day, southwesterly wind gusts in the west, north and east will reach 15–20 m/s.
In Turkistan Region, a dust storm is expected in the west. Northeasterly wind gusts in the west and mountainous areas will strengthen to 15–20 m/s. Extreme fire danger persists across the region.
In Mangystau Region, high fire danger persists in the north and center, with extreme fire danger in the northeast.
In North Kazakhstan Region, rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the north, east and south. Fog is expected in the west at night and in the morning. Westerly and northwesterly wind gusts in the north, east and south will reach 15–20 m/s. High fire danger persists in the south and east.
In Pavlodar Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north at night and in the north, east and center during the day. Northwesterly wind gusts in the east and center of the region will strengthen to 15–20 m/s. High fire danger persists across the region.
In Kostanay Region, fog is forecast in the west and north at night and in the morning. High fire danger persists in the southeast.
In Zhambyl Region, northeasterly wind gusts in mountainous areas will reach 15–20 m/s. Extreme fire danger persists in the region.
In East Kazakhstan Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day in the northwest. In the north and east, northwesterly wind gusts will reach 15–20 m/s. High fire danger persists across the region.
In Abai Region, rain and thunderstorms are forecast during the day in the west and north. Northwesterly wind gusts will strengthen to 15–20 m/s. High fire danger persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the south.
In Zhetisu Region, northwesterly wind gusts near the Alakol Lakes will reach 15–20 m/s, at times 23–28 m/s.