Storm warning issued across Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Forecasters have issued heat warnings for Kazakhstan on June 19, despite expectations of rain, thunderstorms, and hail in some regions.

Astana — periodic rain, thunderstorms, and daytime hail are expected. Northeasterly winds will reach gusts of 15 meters per second. Daytime temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 35 degrees Celsius.

Almaty — brief showers and thunderstorms are expected during the day. Fire danger remains high. In the Ile Alatau mountains (mountainous zones of Almaty's Medeu and Bostandyk districts), brief rain and thunderstorms are forecast. Southwesterly winds may gust between 15-20 meters per second.

Shymkent — brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. Northeasterly winds will gust up to 15-20 meters per second.

Karaganda Region — rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the western part of the region during the day. Northeasterly and easterly winds in the west will reach gusts of 18 meters per second. Intense heat of 35-38 degrees Celsius is expected in the western and southern parts of the region. Extreme fire danger persists in the west and center, while high fire danger remains in the southeast. In Karaganda daytime temperatures will hit 35 degrees Celsius.

Ulytau Region — rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the region during the day. Northeasterly winds will gust between 15-20 meters per second in the morning and afternoon. Daytime temperatures will range from 35-38 degrees Celsius. Extreme fire danger persists in the eastern and southern parts of the region. InZhezkazgan rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day, with temperatures reaching 35-36 degrees Celsius.

West Kazakhstan Region — rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the western and southern parts of the region. Temperatures in the south will reach 38 degrees Celsius, where high fire danger also persists.

Aktobe region — rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the northeast and east. Intense heat of 38 degrees Celsius is forecast for the southern and eastern parts of the region. High fire danger is expected in the southeast.

Jetisu Region — brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in mountainous areas during the day. Northeasterly winds near the Alakol lakes will gust between 15-20 meters per second. Intense heat of 35-38 degrees Celsius persists. High fire danger remains in the central and southern parts of the region, while extreme fire danger persists in the east and west. In Taldykorgan daytime temperatures will reach 35 degrees Celsius, with high fire danger persisting.

North Kazakhstan Region — rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the west, north, and south of the region during the day. Fog is forecast for the north and south during the night and morning. High fire danger is expected in the southeast. In Petropavlovsk rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected during the day, with fog forecast for the night and morning.

Mangistau Region — light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west during the day. Daytime temperatures across the region will reach 38-41 degrees Celsius. High fire danger persists in the west and northeast. In Aktau, high fire danger remains in effect.

Zhambyl Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north, south, and mountainous areas, with heavy rain and hail expected periodically in the mountains during the day. Northwesterly winds will reach 15-20 meters per second at night in the mountains and during the day in the southwest, northeast, and mountainous areas. High fire danger persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the west and south. In Taraz rain and thunderstorms are expected in the morning and afternoon. Extreme fire danger persists.

Turkistan Region — brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north, south, and the mountainous and foothill areas of the Turkistan region. Heavy rain, hail, and squalls are forecast periodically for the mountain districts. Northeasterly winds in the west, north, and mountainous/foothill areas will reach 15-20 meters per second, with gusts up to 23 meters per second. Extreme fire danger persists in the western and northern parts of the region. In Turkestan brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. Northeasterly winds will gust between 15-20 meters per second. Extreme fire danger persists.

Atyrau Region — rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the western part of the region during the day. Northwesterly winds will shift to southeasterly in the west, with gusts of 15-18 meters per second. Daytime heat will reach 35-39 degrees Celsius. High fire danger persists across the region. In Atyrau daytime temperatures will reach 35-37 degrees Celsius. High fire danger remains.

Almaty Region — brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, south, and mountainous areas. Southwesterly winds in the west, north, south, and mountainous areas will reach gusts of 15-20 meters per second. Intense heat of 35-38 degrees Celsius is forecast. High fire danger persists in the south and west, while extreme fire danger remains in the north. InKonayev daytime temperatures will reach 35 degrees Celsius.

Akmola Region — rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the western, northern, and southern parts of the region. Northeasterly winds will gust between 15-20 meters per second in these areas. Daytime temperatures will reach 35 degrees Celsius. High fire danger persists in the center, while extreme fire danger remains in the east. In Kokshetau rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day.

Pavlodar Region — northeasterly winds are expected in the southern and eastern parts of the region during the day, with gusts of 15-20 meters per second. Daytime temperatures will reach 35-37 degrees Celsius. Extreme fire danger persists in the north and east.

Kyzylorda Region — rain, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected in the central and eastern parts of the region. Northerly and northeasterly winds in these areas will reach 15-20 meters per second. In the north, daytime temperatures will climb to 42 degrees Celsius. Extreme fire danger persists. In Kyzylorda rain, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected during the day. Northerly winds will gust up to 15 meters per second. Extreme fire danger persists.

Kostanay Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north, and east of the region, with hail and squalls forecast during the day. Fog will settle over the northern and eastern areas at night and in the morning. Northwesterly and northerly winds will gust at 15–20 meters per second in the western, northern, and eastern parts of the region during the day. Intense heat of 35 degrees Celsius will persist in the south. An extreme fire hazard is expected in the south and remains in effect for the southwest. In Kostanay rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day.

Abai Region — extreme heat of 35–38 degrees Celsius is expected across the region during the day. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect for the western, northeastern, and southern areas.

East Kazakhstan Region — brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the eastern part of the region during the day. Northwesterly winds will reach gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the east. Intense heat of 35 degrees is forecast across the region. High fire danger remains throughout the area, while an extreme fire hazard persists in the northwest, south, and central districts. In Ust-Kamenogorsk extreme fire risk persists.