Storm warnings issued for Astana, Almaty, and other regions in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz - Storm warnings have been issued for Astana, Almaty, and several other regions of Kazakhstan on May 12, according to Kazhydromet.

Due to the influence of a southern cyclone and associated frontal systems, unstable weather conditions are expected across much of the country. Rain with thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds are forecast, with heavy rains expected overnight in western regions. Only the south and central parts of Kazakhstan will see predominantly dry weather. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the north, east, center, and southwest of the country.

In Astana, fog is expected during the night and morning of May 12.

In Almaty, thunderstorms are forecast during the night into Monday.

In Almaty Region, thunderstorms are expected. Extreme fire danger remains in the central part of the region, with high fire danger in the north and west.

In Akmola Region, thunderstorms are expected, with hail during the day. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the south and east. Southwest and south winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second in the west and north. High fire danger persists in the west, south, and east.

In Ulytau Region, high fire danger remains.

In Atyrau Region, thunderstorms and hail are expected during the day. Northern and northwestern winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second in the south and east. High fire danger persists in the south and west.

In West Kazakhstan Region, heavy rain is forecast. Thunderstorms are expected at night in the south, north, and east, with hail likely during the day in the south and east. Northerly winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second in the south and east.

In Kyzylorda Region, extreme fire danger remains in place.

In Mangystau Region, thunderstorms and hail are forecast during the day. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the west. Dust storms are expected in the north and east during the day. Southeast winds will shift to the northwest, gusting to 15–20 meters per second. A heatwave of up to 38°C is expected in the south. High fire danger remains across the region.

In North Kazakhstan Region, thunderstorms are expected in the south during the day. Fog is forecast in the west. Southerly winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second in the south.

In Kostanay Region, thunderstorms and hail are forecast in the west and north during the day. Fog is expected at night and in the morning in the west. Easterly winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second in the north and east. High fire danger persists in the south.

In Pavlodar Region, thunderstorms are expected, with fog at night in the south. High fire danger remains in the southern half.

In Karaganda Region, fog is expected. High fire danger remains across the region.

In Aktobe Region, southeast and south winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second at night in the west and during the day in the north, west, and south. A heatwave of up to 35°C is expected in the south. High fire danger remains in the south, southeast, and west.

In Zhambyl Region, thunderstorms are forecast. Northeastern winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second in the southwest, northeast, and mountainous areas. High fire danger persists in the north and southeast, with extreme fire danger in the west and center.

In Abai Region, thunderstorms are expected. Fog is forecast at night and in the morning in the north and south. Northwest and north winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second in the east and south. High fire danger remains in the west, north, and south.

In East Kazakhstan Region, thunderstorms and hail are expected. Fog is forecast at night and in the morning in the north and east. West and northwest winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second in the north, east, and south. High fire danger remains in the northwest and south.

Earlier, Kazhydromet released a forecast for May, detailing what weather conditions Kazakhstanis can expect in the final month of spring.