Snow, rain and strong winds: storm warnings issued across Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Forecasters have issued weather warnings for Thursday, August 27, in all regions of Kazakhstan. Strong winds, thunderstorms and rain are expected in various parts of the country, while extreme fire danger remains in effect.

During the day, rain, thunderstorms, hail, squalls and dust storms are expected in the west, north and south of Akmola Region. Southerly and southwesterly winds will gust to 15–20 metres per second during the day in the west, north and south, occasionally reaching 25 metres per second. In Kokshetau, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day, with southwesterly wind gusts of 15–18 metres per second.

Light rain and thunderstorms are expected in northern Aktobe Region at night and in the northeast during the day. Fog is possible in central areas at night and in the morning. Northwesterly winds will gust to 15–20 metres per second at night in the south, east and center. High fire danger remains in central and northeastern areas, while extreme fire danger is in effect across the region.

In Almaty Region, northeasterly and easterly winds are expected, with gusts of up to 18 metres per second in the east during the day. Extreme fire danger remains in the center, west and east.

Extreme fire danger also remains in effect in Atyrau Region.

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast at night in northern East Kazakhstan Region, while precipitation in the form of rain and snow is expected in the east and mountainous areas. Fog is possible in the north and east at night and in the morning. Southwesterly winds will shift to easterly, reaching 15–18 metres per second in the north and east during the day.

In Zhambyl Region, northeasterly winds are expected, reaching 15–20 metres per second in the southwest, northeast and mountainous areas. Extreme fire danger remains in effect.

Light rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day in northern West Kazakhstan Region. Extreme fire danger remains in effect, with high fire danger in the northwest. In Oral, light rain and thunderstorms are forecast during the day.

Extreme fire danger remains in effect in southern Karaganda Region.

Rain and thunderstorms are expected in Kostanay Region, with heavy rain at times in the north and west. Hail and squalls are possible during the day in the west and east. Northwesterly winds will gust to 15–20 metres per second in the south and east. High fire danger remains in the northwest and east, while extreme fire danger is in effect in the south, southeast and center. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in Kostanay.

Light rain and thunderstorms are forecast at night in northern Kyzylorda Region. A dust storm is possible in the north during the day. Easterly winds will shift to westerly, reaching 15–20 metres per second in the north during the day. Extreme fire danger remains in effect across the region.

Rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north and center of Mangystau Region. Northeasterly winds will gust to 15–20 metres per second in the west, north and center. Extreme fire danger remains in effect in the west and north.

Fog is possible at night and in the morning in the north and center of Abai Region. Extreme fire danger remains in effect in the southwest.

Fog is forecast at night and in the morning in mountainous areas of Zhetysu Region. Northeasterly winds will gust to 15–20 metres per second in the east. Extreme fire danger remains in effect in the center, south and east.

Extreme fire danger also remains in effect in Ulytau Region.

Fog is possible at night and in the morning in the west and north of Pavlodar Region. Southeasterly winds will gust to 15–20 metres per second in the north and east during the day.

Rain and thunderstorms are expected at night in the west, north and south of North Kazakhstan Region. During the day, rain and thunderstorms are forecast, with heavy rain, hail, squalls and dust storms in the west and north. Fog is possible at night and in the morning in the south and east. Southwesterly and westerly winds will gust to 15–20 metres per second at night in the west, north and south. During the day, winds will reach 15–20 metres per second, with gusts of up to 25 metres per second in the west and north. In Petropavlovsk, rain and thunderstorms are expected, with hail and squalls during the day. Southwesterly and westerly winds will reach 15–20 metres per second during the day, with gusts of up to 25 metres per second.

A dust storm is possible during the day in northern Turkistan Region. Northeasterly winds will gust to 15–20 metres per second in the north and mountainous areas. Extreme fire danger remains in effect across the region.