A sharp deterioration in weather is forecast for Astana and 15 regions of Kazakhstan — Kazhydromet has issued a storm warning for Friday, September 25, across most of the country due to rain, thunderstorms and strong wind, reports infohub.kz.

In the capital, a northeast wind is expected in the morning and afternoon. Meanwhile, high fire danger persists in Astana.

In Akmola region, fog is expected at night and in the morning in the west and north. High fire danger persists in the west, east and center, while extreme fire danger remains in the north and south. In Kokshetau, an intensification of the northeast wind is expected, with extreme fire danger persisting.

In North Kazakhstan region, fog is expected at night and in the morning in the west and north. High fire danger persists in the east and south. In Petropavlovsk, fog is expected at night and in the morning.

In Kostanay region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the east and south. At night and in the morning, fog is expected in the west and north of the region. At night in the north of the region, frosts down to 1 degree are expected on the soil surface.

In Pavlodar region, fog is expected at night and in the morning in the west and north. High fire danger persists across the region.

In Karaganda region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the morning and afternoon in the west, north and east. At night and in the morning, fog is expected in the north and east. High fire danger persists in the northwest, east and south, while extreme fire danger remains in the west, north and center. In Karaganda, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day, with extreme fire danger persisting.

In Ulytau region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected at the end of the day in the north. Extreme fire danger persists. In Zhezkazgan, extreme fire danger also persists.

In East Kazakhstan region, fog is expected at night and in the morning in the north. High fire danger persists in the west and east, while extreme fire danger remains in the southeast and south of the region. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, fog is expected at night and in the morning.

In Abai region, fog is expected at night and in the morning in the north and center. High fire danger persists in the north and center, while extreme fire danger remains in the northwest, south and east of the region. In Semey, high fire danger persists.

In Almaty region, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the south and mountainous areas. Extreme fire danger persists across the region, with high fire danger in the south and east. In Almaty and Konaev, extreme fire danger persists. In the mountainous areas of Medeu and Bostandyk districts of Almaty, rain and thunderstorms are expected at times.

In Zhetisu region, extreme fire danger persists. The same danger persists in Taldykorgan.

In Zhambyl region, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day in mountainous areas. Extreme fire danger persists. In Taraz, extreme fire danger persists.

In Aktobe region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day in the north and east. High fire danger persists in the east, while extreme fire danger remains in the west, south, northeast and center of the region.

In Mangystau region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day in the northwest. High fire danger persists in the west, north and center, with extreme fire danger in the northeast. In Aktau, high fire danger persists.

In Atyrau region, light rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day in the west. High fire danger persists in the west, north and east, with extreme fire danger in the south. In Atyrau, extreme fire danger persists.

In West Kazakhstan region, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day in the west and south.