Heat, dust storms and rains: what the weather will be like in Kazakhstan on June 23

Tengrinews.kz — A cyclone is moving into Kazakhstan, bringing rain, thunderstorms, hail, squall-force winds, and dust storms. Long-awaited relief from the heat is expected in the north and center of the country following the system's passage, while high temperatures will persist in the southern and eastern regions, citing Kazhydromet.

Astana — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Dust storms during the day. Southeasterly winds shifting to southwestern at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Air temperature at night 18-20°C, with intense heat of 35-37°C during the day.

Almaty — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Westerly winds at 3-8 m/s. Air temperature at night 19-21°C, with intense heat of 33-35°C during the day. In the Ile-Alatau mountains (mountainous zones of Almaty's Medeu and Bostandyk districts) — no precipitation. Westerly winds at 9-14 m/s. Air temperature at night 10-15°C, daytime 20-25°C.

Shymkent — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northwesterly winds at 8-13 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Air temperature at night 17-19°C, daytime highs of 37-39°C.

Akmola Region — rain and thunderstorms at night in the west and north; rain, thunderstorms, occasional heavy rain, hail, and squalls during the day in the west, north, and south. Dust storms in the north, south, and east during the day. Southeasterly winds shifting to southwestern at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s, reaching 23-28 m/s at times in the west, north, and south. Air temperature at night 18-23°C, daytime intense heat of 32-37°C, 25°C in the west. Kokshetau — variable cloudiness, rain and thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon. Southeasterly winds shifting to southwestern at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s, occasionally reaching 23 m/s. Air temperature at night 20-22°C, daytime intense heat of 33-35°C.

Almaty Region — no precipitation. Westerly winds shifting to easterly at 9-14 m/s. Air temperature at night 19-24°C, 9-14°C in mountainous areas; daytime intense heat of 32-37°C, extreme heat of 40°C in the north, and 22-27°C in mountainous areas. Konaev — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Westerly winds shifting to easterly at 9-14 m/s. Air temperature at night 19-21°C, daytime intense heat of 35-37°C.

Zhetysu Region — no precipitation. Northwesterly winds at 9-14 m/s; in the Alakol Lakes area, gusts of 15-20 m/s, reaching 23-28 m/s at times. Air temperature at night 15-20°C, 23°C in the south, 11°C in mountainous areas; daytime intense heat of 33-38°C, 28°C in mountainous areas. Taldykorgan — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northwesterly winds at 3-8 m/s. Air temperature at night 15-17°C, daytime intense heat of 34-36°C.

Turkestan Region — short rain, thunderstorms, and squalls during the day in the west, north, and mountainous/foothill areas. Northwesterly winds at 8-13 m/s, with daytime speeds of 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and mountainous/foothill areas. Air temperature at night 20-25°C, 17°C in mountainous/foothill areas; daytime intense heat of 36-41°C, 32°C in mountainous areas. Turkestan — variable cloudiness, short rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Northwesterly winds at 8-13 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Air temperature at night 22-24°C, daytime intense heat of 38-40°C.

West Kazakhstan Region — rain, hail, and squalls in the west, north, and east. Northwesterly winds at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and east. Air temperature at night 12-17°C, 20°C in the south; daytime 25-30°C. Uralsk — variable cloudiness, rain and thunderstorms at night. Northwesterly winds at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Air temperature at night 13-15°C, daytime 25-27°C.

Atyrau Region — light rain and thunderstorms in the west and north. Northwesterly winds shifting to southwestern at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s in the south and east. Air temperature at night 15-20°C, daytime 27-32°C. Atyrau — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northwesterly winds shifting to southwestern at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-18 m/s. Air temperature at night 18-20°C, daytime 28-30°C.

Mangistau Region — light rain and thunderstorms at night in the north and center. Occasional dust storms in the south, north, and center. Westerly winds at 9-14 m/s, with occasional gusts of 15-20 m/s in the south, north, and center. Air temperature at night 17-22°C, daytime 30-35°C, 27°C in the west. Aktau — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Westerly winds at 9-14 m/s. Air temperature at night 19-21°C, daytime 25-27°C.

Kostanay Region — rain and thunderstorms; heavy rain, hail, and squalls during the day in the west and north. Southeasterly winds shifting to southwestern at 9-14 m/s, reaching 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and south. Air temperature at night 15-20°C, 23°C in the south; daytime 22-27°C, 30°C in the south. Kostanay — cloudy, rain, thunderstorms, with hail and squalls during the day. Southeasterly winds shifting to southwestern at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Air temperature at night 18-20°C, daytime 24-26°C.

North Kazakhstan Region— light rain and thunderstorms in the west overnight. During the day, rain, thunderstorms, hail, squalls, and dust storms are expected across the west, north, and south, with heavy rain in western areas. Fog is forecast for the west in the morning and overnight. Southeasterly winds will reach 9-14 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s in the west overnight; daytime speeds will reach 15-20 m/s with gusts of 23-28 m/s in the west, north, and south. Lows of 17-22°C; daytime highs of 30-35°C (severe heat), and 25°C in the west. Petropavlovsk— variable cloudiness with daytime rain, thunderstorms, hail, squalls, and dust storms. Southeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s overnight, increasing to 15-20 m/s with gusts of 25 m/s during the day. Lows of 19-21°C; daytime highs of 31-33°C.

Pavlodar Region— no precipitation. Southeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s. Nighttime temperatures of 17-22°C; daytime highs of 33-38°C (severe heat), reaching an extreme 41°C in the south. Pavlodar— partly cloudy and dry. Southeasterly winds at 7-12 m/s. Lows of 18-20°C; daytime highs of 35-37°C (severe heat).

Karaganda Region— daytime rain, thunderstorms, hail, squalls, and dust storms in the west. Southeasterly winds shifting to northwesterly at 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and center during the morning and afternoon. Lows of 15-20°C; daytime highs of 31-36°C (severe heat), reaching an extreme 40°C in the south. Karaganda— variable cloudiness and dry, with a dust storm expected by late afternoon. Southeasterly winds shifting to northwesterly at 7-12 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s by late afternoon. Lows of 17-19°C; daytime highs of 32-34°C.

Ulytau Region— daytime rain and thunderstorms, with heavy rain, hail, squalls, and dust storms in the north and west. Northwesterly winds at 9-14 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s. Lows of 15-20°C; daytime highs of 25-30°C, reaching 35°C (severe heat) in the east. Zhezkazgan— variable cloudiness with daytime rain and thunderstorms. Northwesterly winds at 7-12 m/s, gusting to 15 m/s. Lows of 15-20°C; daytime highs of 27-29°C.

East Kazakhstan Region— short-lived rain and thunderstorms in the north, east, and south, with daytime hail. Northwesterly to northerly winds at 9-14 m/s, increasing to 15-20 m/s in the north, east, and south, with daytime gusts of 25 m/s. Lows of 12-17°C (22°C in the south); daytime highs of 29-34°C (24°C in the east). Ust-Kamenogorsk— variable cloudiness and dry. Northwesterly to northerly winds at 5-10 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Lows of 15-17°C; daytime highs of 30-32°C.

Abai Region— no precipitation. Northerly to northeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s, reaching 15-20 m/s in the north, east, and south, with daytime gusts of 25 m/s. Lows of 15-20°C; daytime highs of 30-35°C (severe heat), and 27°C in the west. Semey— variable cloudiness and dry. Northerly to northeasterly winds at 5-10 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Lows of 18-20°C; daytime highs of 30-32°C.

Kyzylorda Region— rain overnight (heavy in the north); daytime rain in the north, south, and center. Thunderstorms, squalls, and dust storms are expected in the north, south, and center. Northwesterly to westerly winds at 9-14 m/s overnight, reaching 15-20 m/s in the north, south, and center; daytime speeds of 15-20 m/s. Lows of 23-28°C (20°C in the north); daytime highs of 29-34°C, reaching 39°C in the south. Kyzylorda— variable cloudiness with occasional rain and thunderstorms. Daytime squalls and dust storms. Northwesterly winds at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Lows of 26-28°C; daytime highs of 32-34°C.

Zhambyl Region— daytime short-lived rain and thunderstorms in mountainous areas. Southeasterly winds shifting to northwesterly at 9-14 m/s, reaching 15-20 m/s in the northwest and mountains during the day. Lows of 20-25°C (15°C in the mountains); daytime highs of 35-40°C (severe heat), and 31°C in the south and mountain regions.Taraz— variable cloudiness and dry. Southeasterly winds shifting to northwesterly at 9-14 m/s. Lows of 20-22°C; daytime highs of 35-37°C.