Thunderstorms and extreme heat: storm warning issued across almost all of Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Forecasters have warned that intense heat is expected across Kazakhstan on August 6, with rain and thunderstorms forecast only in some regions, according to Kazhydromet.

Astana — rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight.

Almaty — light rain and thunderstorms are expected. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect. In the Ile Alatau mountains (mountainous zones of the Medeu and Bostandyk districts of Almaty), heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected at times, with hail during the day.

Shymkent — an extreme fire hazard remains in effect.

Ulytau Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the east of the region at night. Northwesterly and northerly winds are forecast, with gusts reaching 15 meters per second in the north and east of the region during the day. Daytime temperatures will reach a high of 35 degrees Celsius. A high fire hazard remains in the north and center of the region, while an extreme fire hazard persists in the south and east. A high fire hazard remains in Zhezkazgan.

Zetysu Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the mountainous areas of the region, with heavy rain at times during the day. Northwesterly winds near the Alakol lakes will see gusts of 15-20 meters per second. A high fire hazard remains in the south of the region, while an extreme fire hazard persists in the north, east, and center. In Taldykorgan extreme fire risk persists.

Karaganda Region — rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the north and east of the region, with heavy rain at times overnight in the east. Northwesterly and northerly winds will reach gusts of 18 meters per second in the west, north, and east during the day. An extreme fire hazard remains in the east and south, while a high fire hazard persists in the west and center. In Karaganda rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight and in the morning.

Mangystau Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north, and center of the region. Northeasterly winds will shift, with gusts of 15-20 meters per second expected in the northwest at night and in the west, north, and center during the day. Extreme heat of 38 degrees Celsius is expected in the northeast and south during the day. A high fire hazard remains in the west of the region, while an extreme fire hazard persists in the northeast and center. In Aktau, high fire danger remains in effect.Akmola Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the south and east of the region overnight and in the morning. Fog is forecast for the west and north of the region during the same period. An extreme fire hazard remains in the west of the region, while a high fire hazard persists in the south.

Aktobe region — light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the south and east of the region during the day. Northerly and northeasterly winds will reach gusts of 15 meters per second in the west, south, and center during the day. Intense heat of 35-37 degrees Celsius is expected in the south and east during the day. A high fire hazard remains in the north, while an extreme fire hazard persists in the west, south, and east. In Aktobe, high fire danger remains in effect.

Pavlodar Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight, with heavy rain in the north and south. During the day, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are forecast for the east and south, while light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the center. Northwesterly winds will reach gusts of 15-20 meters per second, occasionally hitting 23 meters per second in the north, east, and south. A high fire hazard is expected in the center and east. In Pavlodar rain and thunderstorms are expected at night, with light rain and thunderstorms during the day. Northwesterly winds will gust to 15-20 meters per second overnight. A high fire hazard remains in effect.

Almaty Region — light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the south of the region, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and daytime hail expected at times in the foothills and mountainous areas. An extreme fire hazard remains in the west, north, and south, while a high fire hazard persists in the east and center. In Konaev, high fire danger remains in effect.

Turkestan Region — short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected in the mountains during the day. Northeasterly winds will reach gusts of 15-20 meters per second in the mountains during the day. An extreme fire hazard remains across the region, with a high fire hazard persisting in the north and east. An extreme fire hazard remains in Turkestan.

Kyzylorda Region — an extreme fire hazard remains in effect. In Kyzylorda extreme fire risk persists.

Kostanay Region — light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west and north of the region in the morning and afternoon. Fog is forecast for the west and north overnight and in the morning. Northwesterly winds will reach gusts of 15-20 meters per second in the west and north during the day. A high fire hazard remains in the west, east, and center, while an extreme fire hazard persists in the south and southeast. In Kostanay, fog is expected at night and in the morning.Abai Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north, and south of the Abai region overnight, with rain and thunderstorms continuing during the day; heavy rain, hail, and squalls are expected at times in the west, north, and center. Southwesterly winds shifting to northwesterly will reach 15-20 meters per second, with gusts of 25 meters per second in the west, north, and center during the day. A high fire hazard remains across most of the region, with an extreme fire hazard persisting in the northeast. In Semey rain and thunderstorms are expected, with hail and squalls during the day. Southwesterly winds shifting to northwesterly will reach gusts of 15-20 meters per second in the morning and afternoon. A high fire hazard remains in effect.

West Kazakhstan Region — extreme heat of 35-36 degrees Celsius is expected in the southwest during the day. A high fire hazard remains across the region, while an extreme fire hazard persists in the west and southeast.Zhambyl Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the mountainous areas of the region during the day. Northeasterly winds will reach 15-20 meters per second in the southwest, northeast, and mountainous areas during the day. An extreme fire hazard remains across the region, with a high fire hazard persisting in the east and south. In Taraz extreme fire risk persists.

East Kazakhstan Region— heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected tonight in the northern, eastern, and southern parts of the region. During the day, rain and thunderstorms will continue, with localized heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the west, north, and east. Winds will shift from southeast to northwest, reaching 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and east, with daytime gusts up to 23 m/s. A high fire risk is forecast for the northwest, while an extreme fire hazard remains in effect for the south. In Ust-Kamenogorsk rain, thunderstorms, and daytime hail with squalls are expected. Winds will shift from southeast to northwest, with gusts reaching 15-20 m/s during the morning and afternoon.North Kazakhstan Region— rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected tonight in the northern and eastern parts of the region. During the day, light rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls will continue in the north. Fog is expected in the west during the night and morning hours. Winds will be northwesterly, with gusts of 15-20 m/s tonight in the north and east, and 15-20 m/s generally across the region during the day. A high fire risk is forecast for the northern part of the region. In Petropavlovsk light rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected during the day. Northwesterly winds will reach 15-20 m/s in the afternoon.