Storm warning issued across Kazakhstan

Astana — intermittent rain and thunderstorms are expected, with hail during the day.

Almaty — brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. Westerly winds will see gusts of up to 15 meters per second. An extreme fire hazard warning is in effect. In the Ile Alatau mountains (mountainous zones of Almaty's Medeu and Bostandyk districts), rain and thunderstorms are forecast, with heavy rain, hail, and squalls at times during the day. Westerly winds will gust at 15-20 m/s, reaching 25 m/s at times during the day.

Shymkent — brief rain, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected. Northwesterly winds will gust at 15-20 meters per second. An extreme fire hazard warning remains in place.

Almaty Region — very heavy rain is expected in the south and mountainous areas during the day. Southwesterly and westerly winds in the north, south, and mountainous regions will gust at 15-20 m/s, reaching 25 m/s at times during the day. A high fire hazard remains across the region, with extreme fire danger in the north, west, south, and center. In Konaev brief rain and thunderstorms are forecast. Southwesterly and westerly winds will gust at 15-20 meters per second at times. An extreme fire hazard warning is in effect.

Karaganda Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected, with heavy rain in the north and southeast, and hail and squalls during the day. Northerly and northwesterly winds in the south will gust at 15 meters per second during the day. High fire hazard persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the north, east, and south. In Karaganda rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. A high fire hazard remains in effect.

Ulytau Region — rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are forecast for the north and east during the day, with light rain and thunderstorms in the south and center. Dust storms are expected in the south. Northerly and northwesterly winds in the west and south will gust at 15-20 meters per second. High fire hazard persists in the east, with extreme fire danger in the south and east. In Zhezkazgan light rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day.

Mangystau Region — intense heat of 38-40 degrees Celsius is expected during the day. High fire hazard persists in the north and center, while the northeast remains under an extreme fire hazard warning.

Aktobe region — intense heat of 35-36 degrees Celsius is expected in the west and south during the day. High fire hazard persists in the west and east, with extreme fire danger in the southeast.

Zhambyl Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected, with occasional heavy rain in the north, south, and mountainous areas, accompanied by daytime hail and squalls. Southwesterly winds shifting to northwesterly will reach 15-20 m/s in the southwest, northeast, and mountains, with gusts up to 25 m/s. Extreme fire hazard persists across the region, with high fire danger in the east. In Taraz intermittent rain and thunderstorms are expected, with hail and squalls during the day. Southwesterly winds shifting to northwesterly will gust at 15-20 meters per second during the day. Extreme fire hazard remains in effect.

Atyrau Region — intense heat of 35-39 degrees Celsius is expected during the day. High fire hazard persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the northwest. In Atyrau intense heat of 36-38 degrees Celsius is expected during the day. High fire hazard remains in effect.

East Kazakhstan Region — overnight rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north, and east, with heavy rain in mountainous areas. During the day, rain and thunderstorms will continue, with heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the north and east. Southwesterly winds shifting to northwesterly will reach 15-20 m/s in the north, east, and south, with gusts up to 25 m/s during the day. High fire hazard persists in the south, while the southeast and center remain under an extreme fire hazard warning. In Ust-Kamenogorsk rain and thunderstorms are expected, with hail and squalls during the day. Southwesterly winds shifting to northwesterly will gust at 15-20 meters per second.

Abai Region — overnight rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north, south, and center. During the day, rain and thunderstorms will continue, with heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the north and south. Southwesterly winds shifting to northwesterly will reach 15-20 m/s in the north, south, and center, with gusts of 23-28 m/s during the day. High fire hazard persists across the region, with extreme fire danger in the north, south, and center. In Semey rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected during the day. Southwesterly winds shifting to northwesterly will gust at 15-20 meters per second during the day.

Zhetysu Region — rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the north, west, south, center, and mountainous areas, with occasional heavy rain in the mountains and daytime hail. Southwesterly winds in the east and mountains will gust at 15-20 m/s, reaching 23-28 m/s at times in the east. Extreme fire hazard persists in the northern half of the region. In Taldykorgan rain and thunderstorms are expected in the morning and afternoon. Extreme fire danger persists.

West Kazakhstan Region — brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west and north during the day. Southeasterly winds in the west will gust at 15-20 meters per second. Intense heat of 35-38 degrees Celsius is forecast for the afternoon. High fire hazard persists in the west and south, with extreme fire danger expected in the southwest. In Uralsk daytime temperatures will reach 35 degrees Celsius.

Pavlodar Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected, with heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the west, north, and south. Northerly winds in the west, south, and east will gust at 15-20 m/s, reaching 23-28 m/s at times. High fire hazard persists in the south and center. In Pavlodar rain, heavy at times, is expected along with thunderstorms, hail, and squalls. Northerly winds will gust at 15-20 m/s, reaching 23-28 m/s at times.

Kostanay Region— Rain, thunderstorms, daytime hail, and squalls are expected in the north, east, and south of the region. Fog is forecast for the west and north during the night and morning. North-easterly winds will reach gusts of 15-20 meters per second in the north, south, and east during the day. High fire danger persists in the west, east, and center of the region, while extreme fire danger remains in the south.

Turkestan Region— Rain, thunderstorms, hail, squalls, and dust storms are expected in the west, north, and in mountainous and foothill areas. North-westerly winds will reach 15-20 meters per second in the north, west, and mountainous/foothill areas. Extreme fire danger persists across the region. In Turkestan north-westerly winds are expected with gusts of 15-20 meters per second. Extreme fire danger remains in effect.

Akmola Region— Rain and thunderstorms are forecast, with heavy rain expected in the north and east; daytime hail and squalls are also possible. Fog is expected in the west and north during the night and morning. Northerly and north-easterly winds will gust to 15-20 meters per second in the west, north, and east. High fire danger persists in the west of the region. In Kokshetau occasional rain and thunderstorms are expected in the morning and afternoon.

North Kazakhstan Region— Brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north, south, and east, with hail possible during the day. Fog is forecast for the west and north during the night and morning. Northerly winds will gust to 15-20 meters per second in the north, south, and east. In Petropavlovsk brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. Northerly winds will reach gusts of 15-20 meters per second during the day.

Kyzylorda Region— Rain and thunderstorms are expected in the south of the region during the day. Extreme fire danger persists throughout the region. Extreme fire danger remains in effect for Kyzylorda.