Heat up to 43°C, thunderstorms and hail: storm warnings issued across Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Weather warnings have been issued across Kazakhstan for August 10. Forecasters predict extreme heat, thunderstorms, hail, squally winds, fog and a high risk of wildfires, according to Kazhydromet.

General forecast for August 10

According to meteorologists, weather patterns across most of the country will be driven by a southern cyclone and associated atmospheric fronts. Many regions will experience rain and thunderstorms, with heavy rain expected in the mountain districts of the southeast. Localized hail is also possible.

Increased wind speeds are forecasted nationwide. The northern regions may face dust storms during the day, while the north and northeast can expect fog during the night and morning hours.

Astana

Extreme heat is expected in the capital during the day, with temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius.

Almaty

Daytime temperatures will rise to 35 degrees. Short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected, followed by heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the evening.

Shymkent

An extreme fire hazard remains in effect for the city.

Akmola Region

Daytime temperatures are expected to reach 35–38 degrees. In the west and north of the region, wind gusts will hit 15–20 meters per second.

An extreme fire hazard remains in the west, with a high fire risk in central areas.

Almaty Region

Short-term rain and thunderstorms are forecast. Heavy rain, hail, and squalls are possible in mountainous areas during the evening.

Daytime temperatures will climb to 35–38 degrees. An extreme fire hazard remains in the west and north, with high fire risks in the south and east.

Kyzylorda Region

Sweltering heat of 40–43 degrees is expected during the day. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect across the entire region.

Kostanay Region

Rain and thunderstorms are expected, with potential hail and squalls. In the west and north, daytime wind gusts will reach 15–20 meters per second.

Daytime temperatures will range between 35–37 degrees. High fire risks persist in the west, east, and central areas, while the south and southeast face extreme fire hazards.

Zhambyl Region

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast. Winds will strengthen to 15–20 meters per second in the southwest, northeast, and mountainous areas.

Daytime heat is projected to reach 38–40 degrees. Most of the region remains under an extreme fire hazard warning, with high risks in the east and south.

North Kazakhstan Region

Rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected. Fog may develop in the west of the region tonight and tomorrow morning, while dust storms are possible in the south and southwest during the day.

Daytime wind gusts in the west, north, and south will reach 15–20 meters per second. Temperatures will rise to 35–37 degrees. A high fire hazard remains in the west and north.

Pavlodar Region

Fog is expected. Daytime air temperatures will rise to 35–38 degrees.

A high fire hazard remains in effect in the central and southern parts of the region.

Abai Region

Wind gusts of 15–20 meters per second are expected in the west, south, and central parts of the region.

Daytime heat is forecast at 35–38 degrees. A high fire hazard persists in central areas, with extreme risks in the south.

East Kazakhstan Region

Winds in the north will strengthen to 15–20 meters per second during the day. In the south, temperatures will rise to 35 degrees.

A high fire hazard remains in the west, southeast, and central parts of the region.

Atyrau Region

Light rain and thunderstorms are expected, with possible hail and squalls. Daytime wind gusts in the west, north, and south will reach 15–20 meters per second.

Temperatures will reach 36–39 degrees. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect across the entire region.

Turkistan Region

Short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected. Winds in the west and mountainous areas will strengthen to 15–20 meters per second.

Extreme heat of 40–41 degrees is expected during the day. Most of the region remains under an extreme fire hazard warning, with high risks in the north and east.

West Kazakhstan Region

Rain and thunderstorms are expected, with potential hail and squalls during the day. In the west, north, and south, wind gusts will reach 15–20 meters per second.

An extreme fire hazard is expected in the region, with high risks persisting in the northeast.

Mangystau Region

Winds in the west, south, and central parts of the region will strengthen to 15–20 meters per second during the day.

A high fire hazard remains in the west, while extreme risks persist in the northeast and central areas.

Aktobe Region

Light rain and thunderstorms are forecast. Daytime wind gusts in the north and central areas will reach 15–18 meters per second.

Temperatures will rise to 35–38 degrees. A high fire hazard remains in the north, while the west, south, southeast, and central areas face extreme risks.

Zhetysu Region

Light rain is expected, with thunderstorms in the east and mountainous regions. In the Alakol Lakes area, winds will strengthen to 15–20 meters per second, with occasional gusts reaching 23–28 meters per second.

Daytime temperatures of 35–37 degrees are expected. A high fire hazard remains in the south and west, while the east and central areas face extreme risks.

Karaganda Region

Winds in the eastern and southern parts of the region are expected to reach 15–18 meters per second this afternoon, with temperatures rising to 35–38 degrees.

An extreme fire hazard remains in effect in the east and south, while a high risk is reported in the western and central areas.

Ulytau Region

Intense heat of 35–38 degrees is expected during the day, with an extreme fire hazard forecast across the entire region.