Fire risk and thunderstorms: storm warning issued for almost all of Kazakhstan

Astana — high fire danger remains.

Almaty — scorching heat of 40-42 degrees Celsius is expected during the day, with a high fire danger remains in effect.

Zhetysu Region — northwesterly winds are expected in the east of the region, with gusts reaching 15-20 meters per second. High fire danger persists across the region, while extreme fire danger is forecast for the northern, southern, and eastern districts. In Taldykorgan, high fire danger remains in effect.

Karaganda Region — light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north and east of the region overnight. Southwesterly and westerly winds will reach 15 meters per second in the east and center overnight, with gusts of 15-20 meters per second in the southeast during the day. High fire danger remains in the south and east, while extreme fire danger persists in the western and northern parts of the region. In Karaganda, high fire danger remains in effect.

Almaty Region — extreme heat of up to 42 degrees Celsius is expected in the south of the region during the day. Extreme fire danger persists in the north, while high fire danger remains in the western, southern, eastern, and central areas. In Konaev, high fire danger remains in effect.

Mangystau Region — rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the northern, western, and central districts. Northwesterly winds in the west, south, and center will gust at 15-20 meters per second. High fire danger is expected across the region. In Aktau, rain and thunderstorms are expected tonight and tomorrow morning.

Akmola Region — rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the west and north during the day. Westerly winds in these areas will occasionally gust to 15-20 meters per second. Daytime temperatures will reach a high of 35 degrees Celsius. High fire danger remains in the western, southern, and eastern parts of the region. In Kokshetau rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day, with westerly winds gusting to 15-20 meters per second.

Pavlodar Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north and west, with hail possible during the day. Westerly winds in these areas will gust at 15-20 meters per second. Daytime temperatures will hit 35-37 degrees Celsius. High fire danger persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the southeast. In Pavlodar rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight. Westerly winds will gust to 15-20 meters per second during the day. High fire danger remains in effect.

Zhambyl Region — northwesterly winds with gusts of 15-20 meters per second are expected in mountainous areas during the day. High fire danger persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the western, northern, and eastern districts. In Taraz high fire danger remains, with daytime temperatures reaching 40-42 degrees Celsius.

Aktobe region — rain, thunderstorms, and daytime hail are forecast for the west, north, and east. Southwesterly and westerly winds in the south and east will gust at 15-20 meters per second overnight; during the day, gusts will reach 15-20 meters per second, occasionally hitting 23 meters per second in the north and east. Highs of 37 degrees Celsius are expected in the south and east. High fire danger persists in the west, east, and center, while extreme fire risk remains in the south and east. In Aktobe intermittent rain and thunderstorms are expected, with hail during the day. Southwesterly and westerly winds will gust at 15-20 meters per second, occasionally reaching 23 meters per second.

Atyrau Region — rain, thunderstorms, and daytime hail are expected in the west, north, and south. Southwesterly and westerly winds in the north, south, and east will gust to 15-20 meters per second. Daytime temperatures will reach 35 degrees Celsius. High fire danger remains in the southeast and northeast, while extreme fire danger is expected in the northwest. In Atyrau rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the afternoon. Southwesterly and westerly winds will gust at 15-18 meters per second during the day.

East Kazakhstan Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight in the north and east, with heavy downpours at times; daytime will bring more rain and storms, with heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the east. Southwesterly winds shifting to northwesterly will reach 15-20 meters per second in the west, north, and east, with gusts of 23-28 meters per second during the day. Extreme heat of 35-38 degrees Celsius is forecast. High fire danger persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the northwest, southeast, and center. In Ust-Kamenogorsk rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected. Southwesterly winds will shift to northwesterly with gusts of 15-20 meters per second. Daytime temperatures will reach 35 degrees Celsius. Extreme fire danger remains in effect.

Abai Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight in the west, north, and center; daytime will bring rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls to the south, east, and center. Southwesterly winds shifting to northwesterly in the north, south, and center will reach 15-20 meters per second, with gusts of 23-28 meters per second during the day. Highs of 35-38 degrees Celsius are forecast. High fire danger persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the north and south. In Semey rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight and in the morning. Southwesterly winds will shift to northwesterly with gusts of 15-20 meters per second. Daytime temperatures will reach 35-37 degrees Celsius. High fire danger remains in effect.

Kyzylorda Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north during the day, while a dust storm is forecast for the central part of the region. Northeasterly winds in the center will reach 15-20 meters per second. Extreme fire danger persists across the region. In Kyzylorda extreme fire risk persists.

Kostanay Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north, and east of the region, with hail and squalls during the day. Fog is forecast for the west and north of the region overnight and in the morning. Southwesterly winds in the west, north, and east will reach 15-20 meters per second. Intense heat of 37 degrees is expected in the south of the region during the day. High fire danger remains in the east and center of the region, while extreme fire hazard persists in the south. In Kostanay rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. Winds will be southwesterly, with daytime gusts of 15-20 meters per second.

North Kazakhstan Region — rain is expected during the day, with thunderstorms and hail in the west, north, and south, and squalls in the south of the region. Fog is forecast for the west and north of the region overnight and in the morning. Winds will be westerly and southwesterly; gusts of 15-20 meters per second are expected in the southeast overnight, with daytime speeds of 15-20 meters per second and occasional gusts reaching 23 meters per second. High fire danger is forecast for the southeast of the region. In Petropavlovsk rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected during the day. Fog is forecast overnight and in the morning. Winds will be westerly and southwesterly, reaching 15-20 meters per second during the day.

West Kazakhstan Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west and north of the region tonight; rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are forecast for the daytime. Westerly and southwesterly wind gusts of 15-20 meters per second are expected in the west, north, east, and central parts of the region. High fire danger remains in the west of the region. In Uralsk rain and thunderstorms are expected, with hail and squalls during the day. Winds will be westerly and southwesterly, with gusts of 15-20 meters per second.

Ulytau Region — extreme heat of 40-41 degrees is expected during the day.