Tengrinews.kz - On Friday, May 23, unstable weather is expected across Kazakhstan. In several cities, there will be rain and thunderstorms, with hail, squalls, and dust storms possible in some areas, citing Kazhydromet.
Astana – Partly cloudy, occasional rain and thunderstorms, with hail and squalls possible during the day. Northwesterly wind at 9–14 m/s, gusting to 15–20 m/s, and up to 23 m/s in places during the day. Air temperature: +12…+14°C at night, +17…+19°C during the day.
Almaty – Partly cloudy, rain in the second half of the day, occasionally heavy, with thunderstorms and possible hail. Southwesterly wind at 3–8 m/s, gusts up to 18 m/s during thunderstorms. Air temperature: +16…+18°C at night, +25…+27°C during the day.
Shymkent – Partly cloudy, short-term rain and thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon. Northwesterly wind at 8–13 m/s, gusting to 15–20 m/s. Air temperature: +19…+21°C at night, +25…+27°C during the day.
Aktau – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Fog during the night and morning. Northwesterly wind at 5–10 m/s. Air temperature: +13…+15°C at night, +24…+26°C during the day.
Aktobe – Partly cloudy, occasional rain and thunderstorms. Westerly and northwesterly wind at 9–14 m/s. Air temperature: +10…+12°C at night, +19…+21°C during the day.
Atyrau – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Westerly and southwesterly wind at 6–11 m/s. Air temperature: +13…+15°C at night, +27…+29°C during the day.
Zhezkazgan – Partly cloudy, light rain and thunderstorms during the day. Westerly and northwesterly wind at 9–14 m/s, gusting to 15–20 m/s. Air temperature: +13…+15°C at night, +20…+22°C during the day.
Karaganda – Partly cloudy, light rain and thunderstorms at night. Southwesterly wind at 9–14 m/s, gusting to 15–20 m/s. Air temperature: +13…+15°C at night, +22…+24°C during the day.
Kokshetau – Partly cloudy, rain and thunderstorms, with hail possible during the day. Northwesterly wind at 9–14 m/s, gusting to 15–20 m/s. Air temperature: +11…+13°C at night, +15…+17°C during the day.
Konaev – Partly cloudy, rain and thunderstorms during the day. Southwesterly wind at 9–14 m/s, gusting to 18–23 m/s during thunderstorms. Air temperature: +17…+19°C at night, +28…+30°C during the day.
Kostanay – Cloudy, rain and thunderstorms, with hail possible during the day. Northwesterly wind at 9–14 m/s, gusting to 15–20 m/s during the day. Air temperature: +10…+12°C at night, +19…+21°C during the day.
Kyzylorda – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Dust storms expected during the day. Westerly and northwesterly wind at 9–14 m/s at night, increasing to 15–20 m/s during the day. Air temperature: +15…+17°C at night, +26…+28°C during the day.
Pavlodar – Partly cloudy, rain and thunderstorms during the day, with possible hail and squalls. Southwesterly wind at 9–14 m/s, gusting to 15–20 m/s. Air temperature: +17…+19°C at night, +27…+29°C during the day.
Petropavlovsk – Cloudy, rain during the day, occasionally heavy, with thunderstorms, hail, and squalls. Northerly and northwesterly wind at 15–20 m/s, gusting to 23–28 m/s. Air temperature: +12…+14°C at night, +15…+17°C during the day.
Semey – Partly cloudy, rain and thunderstorms during the day, with possible hail. Northwesterly wind at 9–14 m/s, gusting to 15–20 m/s. Air temperature: +16…+18°C at night, +30…+32°C during the day.
Taldykorgan – Partly cloudy, rain and thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon. Southwesterly wind at 7–12 m/s, gusting to 15–20 m/s during the day. Air temperature: +12…+14°C at night, +30…+32°C during the day.
Taraz – Partly cloudy, rain and thunderstorms during the day, with possible hail and squalls. Northwesterly wind at 9–14 m/s, gusting to 15–20 m/s, and up to 23 m/s in some areas. Air temperature: +16…+18°C at night, +27…+29°C during the day.
Turkestan – Partly cloudy, short-term rain and thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon, with dust storms in places. Northwesterly wind at 8–13 m/s, gusting to 15–20 m/s. Air temperature: +19…+21°C at night, +25…+27°C during the day.
Uralsk – Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Northwesterly wind at 7–12 m/s. Air temperature: +10…+12°C at night, +21…+23°C during the day.
Ust-Kamenogorsk – Partly cloudy, rain and thunderstorms during the day, with possible hail. Southwesterly wind shifting to northwesterly at 9–14 m/s, gusting to 15–20 m/s. Air temperature: +13…+15°C at night, +30…+32°C during the day.
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.