Heat up to +44°C, thunderstorms and fire danger: storm warnings issued in Kazakhstan

Astana is expected to see brief showers, thunderstorms, and squalls during the day. Southwestern and western winds will gust between 15-20 meters per second, with a high fire risk remaining in effect. Almaty will face extreme heat during the day, with temperatures reaching 36-38 degrees Celsius and a continued high fire risk. Shymkent is also bracing for intense heat of 41-43 degrees Celsius, alongside a high fire risk.

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast overnight for the west, north, and south of the Akmola region, continuing into the day. Heavy rain, hail, and squalls are expected in northern, central, and eastern areas, while dust storms may occur in the west, north, and south. Southwestern and western winds will gust 15-20 m/s during the day, occasionally reaching 25 m/s. Daytime temperatures will peak at 35 degrees Celsius, with a high fire risk maintained. Kokshetau will experience rain and thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon, with western gusts of 15-20 m/s.

Light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the south and east of the Aktobe region. Western winds will gust 15-20 m/s, reaching 23 m/s in northern, eastern, and southern districts. Southern areas will see highs of 36 degrees Celsius. A high fire risk remains in the west, south, and east, while the southeast faces an extreme fire hazard. In Aktobe, western winds will gust 15-18 m/s during the day.

The Almaty region will experience highs of 35-38 degrees Celsius. An extreme fire hazard remains in the north, while a high fire risk persists in the west, east, south, and central parts of the region.

Light rain and thunderstorms are forecast for western, northern, and southern parts of the Atyrau region. A high fire risk remains in the west and southeast. Atyrau will see light rain and thunderstorms during the day.

Brief showers, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are forecast for the western, northern, and eastern East Kazakhstan region. Southeastern winds will shift to the northwest, with gusts of 15-20 m/s, reaching 25 m/s in some areas. High fire risk remains throughout the region, with extreme fire hazards in the northwest, southeast, and center. Ust-Kamenogorsk will see brief showers, hail, and squalls, with winds gusting 15-20 m/s. Temperatures will soar to 36-38 degrees Celsius, and extreme fire danger remains in effect.

Northwestern gusts of 15-20 m/s are possible in the mountainous areas of the Zhambyl region. High fire risk persists across the region, with extreme fire hazards in the west, north, and expected in the east. Taraz will face daytime highs of 39-41 degrees Celsius.

Rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are forecast for the west, north, and east of the West Kazakhstan region. Northwestern winds will gust 15-20 m/s. Southern areas will reach 35 degrees Celsius, while a high fire risk remains in the west. Uralsk will see rain, thunderstorms, and hail, with northwestern gusts of 15-20 m/s.

Rain and thunderstorms are expected in the western and northern Karaganda region during the morning and afternoon, with light rain in the east. Southwestern and western winds will gust 15-20 m/s, reaching 23 m/s in the west. Daytime highs will reach 35 degrees Celsius. High fire risk remains in the region, with extreme danger in the west and north. Karaganda will see daytime rain and thunderstorms with gusts of 15-20 m/s; a high fire risk persists.

Rain, thunderstorms, occasionally heavy rain, hail, and squalls are forecast for the Kostanay region. Fog is possible in the west and north during the night and morning, with blowing dust in the south during the day. Western winds will gust 15-20 m/s, and southern areas will reach 35 degrees Celsius. High fire risk remains in the east and center, while an extreme hazard is expected in the south. Kostanay will see rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls, with morning fog and gusts of 15-20 m/s.

Dust storms are possible in central Kyzylorda during the day. Southern winds will shift to the northwest, gusting 15-20 m/s. Extreme fire danger remains in the region, with high risk in the west. Kyzylorda will face extreme heat of 42-44 degrees Celsius.

Brief rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the north and west of the Mangystau region. Dust storms are possible in northern, southern, and central areas during the day. Northern and northwestern winds will gust 15-20 m/s in the west, south, and center. A high fire risk persists in the northern, eastern, and central parts of the region.

Rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west and north of the Abai region overnight. During the day, the western, northern, and central areas will see localized showers, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls. Southerly winds will shift to the northwest, reaching 15–20 meters per second in the west and north at night; daytime speeds of 15–20 m/s will see gusts of 23–28 m/s in the west, north, and center. A high fire risk persists across the region, with an extreme fire hazard in the north and southeast. Semey will experience daytime showers, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls, with south-to-northwest winds gusting to 15–20 m/s and intense heat reaching 36–38°C.

Localized showers and thunderstorms are possible in the mountainous areas of the Zhetysu region during the day. Southwestern winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second in the east.

The Ulytau region is forecasting morning and afternoon rain and thunderstorms in the west and north, with light rain and thunderstorms in the east. Northwest and west winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second in the north at night; daytime speeds of 15–20 m/s will see gusts reaching 23–28 m/s in the north and east. A high fire risk remains in effect for the region. In Zhezkazgan, northwest and west winds will gust to 15–20 m/s during the day, with temperatures expected to soar to 36–38°C.

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the west, north, and south of the Pavlodar region, with hail and squalls expected during the day. Southeasterly winds will reach 15–20 meters per second in these areas, with daytime gusts up to 23 m/s. Intense heat of up to 35°C is expected. High fire risk persists in the region, with an extreme hazard in the southeast. Pavlodar will see morning and afternoon rain and thunderstorms, with southeasterly winds gusting to 15–20 m/s.

The North Kazakhstan region expects rain and thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall in the west and north; hail and squalls are forecast for the west, north, and south during the day. Fog may develop in the east overnight and in the morning. Southwestern winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second in the west and south at night; daytime speeds of 15–20 m/s will see gusts of 23–28 m/s in the west, north, and south. High fire risk is expected in the southeast. Petropavlovsk will see rain, thunderstorms, daytime hail, and squalls, with southwestern winds of 15–20 m/s gusting to 23–28 m/s.

The Turkestan region may see northwesterly winds reaching 15–20 meters per second in the north and mountainous areas. An extreme fire hazard remains across the region, with high fire risk in the southeast. Turkestan will experience extreme heat during the day, with temperatures rising to 42–44°C.