Strong winds, precipitation and a sharp cold snap are expected on October 2 in several regions of Kazakhstan. A storm warning has been issued for October 2 in several regions of Kazakhstan. Forecasters predict rain and snow, thunderstorms, fog, strengthening winds and a sharp drop in temperature, reports infohub.kz.
Heavy precipitation is expected in Aktobe Region. Northwest and west winds will strengthen to 15-20 m/s, with gusts reaching 23-28 m/s. At night, temperatures will drop to -5...0 °C, and during the day will be +2...+7 °C. Rain and snow are also expected in Aktobe.
In Ulytau Region, rain and snow are forecast in the north and east. Gusts of southwest wind will reach 23-28 m/s, at times 30 m/s and more. Nighttime temperatures will be -3...+5 °C, daytime — 0...+5 °C.
Similar weather is expected in Karaganda Region. Precipitation will occur in the north and east, with fog possible at night and in the morning. Wind will strengthen to 23-28 m/s, at times gusts will exceed 30 m/s. In Karaganda, daytime gust speeds will reach 15-20 m/s.
Difficult weather is also forecast in Astana. Rain and snow are expected in the city, southwest wind will strengthen to 15-20 m/s, and during the day at times gusts will reach 30 m/s and more. Nighttime temperatures will be 0...+2 °C, daytime — +3...+5 °C.
In Kostanay Region, heavy precipitation is expected in the west, north and east. Fog will occur in places at night and in the morning. Nighttime temperatures may drop to -5 °C. In Kostanay, rain and snow are forecast, with wind gusts up to 25 m/s.
Precipitation is also expected in northern Kazakhstan. In North Kazakhstan Region, fog is possible at night and in the morning, and thunderstorms in places during the day. Wind will change direction from southeast to southwest and strengthen to 15-20 m/s.
In Almaty Region, heavy precipitation is expected in mountainous areas. In the east and mountains, gusts of southwest wind will reach 15-20 m/s. In Almaty and Konaev, gusts will be up to 15 m/s.
Thunderstorms and rain are forecast in the south of the country. In Turkistan Region, rain and thunderstorms are expected at night in the north, with fog possible in mountainous and foothill areas. In Shymkent, rain and thunderstorms are also forecast at night.
In Zhambyl Region, heavy rain, thunderstorms and fog are expected at night and in the morning in the south, east and mountainous areas. In Taraz, rain with thunderstorms is possible at night.
In Zhetisu Region, rain and thunderstorms are forecast, with heavy precipitation in the form of rain and snow in the mountains. Wind gusts in the east and mountainous areas will reach 15-20 m/s.
Rain with thunderstorms is also expected in Mangystau Region. In Aktau, in the afternoon, rain, thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 15-20 m/s are forecast.
In Kyzylorda Region, light rain with thunderstorms is possible during the day in the north and west. Wind will strengthen to 15-20 m/s.
In Abai Region, rain is expected in the west, north and south, with thunderstorms in places during the day. High fire danger will persist in Semey.
The warning is also in effect for Akmola, Pavlodar, East Kazakhstan and Atyrau Regions. Forecasters predict strengthening winds, fog and precipitation in certain areas.
High or extreme fire danger persists in several regions. The highest level is indicated for certain areas of Aktobe, Ulytau, Karaganda, Atyrau, Almaty, Turkistan, Kyzylorda, Zhambyl Regions and Zhetisu Region.