Dust storm and thunderstorms: Where the weather will change sharply in Kazakhstan on May 14

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Tengrinews.kz - On Wednesday, May 14, Kazakhstan will see predominantly hot weather. However, some cities will experience rain, thunderstorms, hail, and even a dust storm, citing Kazhydromet.

Astana – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Southeast wind: 3–8 m/s at night, 7–12 m/s during the day. Air temperature: +14…+16°C at night, +31…+33°C during the day.

Almaty – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Southwest wind 3–8 m/s. Air temperature: +14…+16°C at night, +30…+32°C during the day.

Shymkent – Slight cloudiness, no precipitation. South wind 5–10 m/s. Air temperature: +18…+20°C at night, +35…+37°C during the day.

Aktau – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Dust storm expected during the day. Northwest wind 9–14 m/s, gusts 15–20 m/s during the day. Air temperature: +15…+17°C at night, +19…+21°C during the day.

Aktobe – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. East wind shifting to south, 5–10 m/s, gusts 15–20 m/s during the day. Air temperature: +15…+17°C at night, +30…+32°C during the day.

Atyrau – Partly cloudy, rain and thunderstorm at night. North and northwest wind 9–14 m/s, gusts 15–18 m/s during the day. Air temperature: +17…+19°C at night, +26…+28°C during the day.

Zhezkazgan – Clear, no precipitation. Southeast and south wind 3–8 m/s. Air temperature: +15…+17°C at night, +33…+35°C during the day.

Karaganda – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Southeast wind shifting to northwest 7–12 m/s. Air temperature: +13…+15°C at night, +30…+32°C during the day.

Kokshetau – Partly cloudy, rain and fog at night and in the morning. Southeast wind 7–12 m/s. Air temperature: +12…+14°C at night, +22…+24°C during the day.

Konaev – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Southwest wind 9–14 m/s. Air temperature: +13…+15°C at night, +31…+33°C during the day.

Kostanay – Cloudy, no precipitation. Northeast wind 9–14 m/s. Air temperature: +13…+15°C at night, +21…+23°C during the day.

Kyzylorda – Slight cloudiness, no precipitation. Southeast wind 7–12 m/s. Air temperature: +18…+20°C at night, +40…+42°C during the day.

Pavlodar – Partly cloudy, rain and thunderstorm during the day. Northeast wind 9–14 m/s, gusts 15–20 m/s during thunderstorms. Air temperature: +12…+14°C at night, +22…+24°C during the day.

Petropavlovsk – Cloudy, rain at night, light rain during the day. Fog at night and in the morning. Northeast and east wind: 9–14 m/s at night, 15–20 m/s during the day. Air temperature: +9…+11°C at night, +15…+17°C during the day.

Semey – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Southeast wind shifting to southwest, 5–10 m/s. Air temperature: +13…+15°C at night, +30…+32°C during the day.

Taldykorgan – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Southeast wind 7–12 m/s. Air temperature: +11…+13°C at night, +32…+34°C during the day.

Taraz – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Northeast wind 9–14 m/s. Air temperature: +17…+19°C at night, +35…+37°C during the day.

Turkestan – Slight cloudiness, no precipitation. South wind 8–13 m/s. Air temperature: +20…+22°C at night, +36…+38°C during the day.

Uralsk – Cloudy, rain and thunderstorm, occasional heavy rain during the day, hail possible. Northwest wind 9–14 m/s, gusts up to 18 m/s during the day. Air temperature: +12…+14°C at night, +20…+22°C during the day.

Ust-Kamenogorsk – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Southeast wind shifting to southwest, 5–10 m/s. Air temperature: +13…+15°C at night, +28…+30°C during the day.

What meteorologists are saying

Forecasters previously warned that a heat wave bringing temperatures of up to 44°C is approaching Kazakhstan.

Southern and central regions will experience dry and hot weather, with temperatures reaching 35–44°C in the south and 35–38°C in central areas. In the Akmola region, highs are expected between 30–35°C.

Meanwhile, western and northern areas may see rain, thunderstorms, and even hail in some places.

May weather outlook in Kazakhstan

Kazhydromet previously reported that May temperatures are expected to be about 1°C above average across most of the country, making this spring significantly warmer than usual.