Storm warnings issued in Astana, Almaty, Shymkent and regions

Tengrinews.kz – Storm warnings have been issued in all regions of Kazakhstan. High fire danger remains in Astana and Almaty, while extreme fire danger remains in Shymkent. Kazhydromet presented this forecast for Friday, September 18.

In Akmola Region, a southwesterly wind is expected, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the west and north. High fire danger remains in the south, north, east and center. In Kokshetau, a southwesterly wind is expected, with gusts of 15 meters per second during the day.

Extreme fire danger remains in Almaty Region, while high fire danger remains in the south.

Rain with thunderstorms is forecast during the day in the west, north and center of Aktobe Region. Fog is possible in the west and north at night and in the morning. A southwesterly wind shifting to northerly is expected, with gusts of 15–18 meters per second in the west, north and center during the day. High fire danger remains in the northwest, while extreme fire danger remains across the region. In Aktobe, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. Fog is expected at night and in the morning. A southwesterly wind shifting to northerly is expected, with gusts of 15–18 meters per second during the day.

Rain with thunderstorms is expected in the east and south of Atyrau Region. Fog is possible in the west and east at night and in the morning. Extreme fire danger remains in the south.

Fog is possible in the north and east of East Kazakhstan Region at night and in the morning. Ground frost of 2 degrees Celsius is expected in mountainous areas at night. High fire danger remains in the northwest, west, east and south, while extreme fire danger remains in the southeast.

In Zhambyl Region, a northeasterly wind is forecast, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second in mountainous areas. Extreme fire danger remains in the region.

Light rain with thunderstorms is expected in the northeast and east of West Kazakhstan Region. Fog is possible in the north and east at night and in the morning. In Uralsk, fog is expected at night and in the morning.

High fire danger remains in Karaganda Region, while extreme fire danger remains in the west.

Fog is forecast in the west and north of Kostanay Region at night and in the morning. A southwesterly wind shifting to northwesterly is expected, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the west, north and east during the day. High fire danger is expected in the west.

Rain with thunderstorms is expected in the west and north of Kyzylorda Region during the day. A northeasterly wind is expected, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the west and north during the day. Extreme fire danger remains in the region.

Rain with thunderstorms is expected in the north and east of Mangystau Region. A northerly and northeasterly wind is expected, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the southwest at night. High fire danger remains in the north and center, while extreme fire danger remains in the northeast.

Fog is possible in the north and center of Abai Region at night and in the morning. High fire danger remains across the region, while extreme fire danger remains in the northwest and south.

In Zhetysu Region, a northeasterly wind is expected, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second during the day in the area of the Alakol lakes. High fire danger remains, while extreme fire danger remains in the north, south, east and center.

Rain with thunderstorms is expected in the west and north of Ulytau Region during the day. Extreme fire danger remains.

In Pavlodar Region, a southwesterly wind is expected, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the north and west. High fire danger remains in the region.

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in North Kazakhstan Region, with heavy rain expected in the north and east during the day. A southwesterly wind shifting to northwesterly is expected, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the north, east and south, and up to 25 meters per second at times in the east and south during the day. High fire danger remains in the south and east. In Petropavlovsk, rain and thunderstorms are expected, along with a southwesterly wind shifting to northwesterly and gusts of 15–20 meters per second.

A dust storm is expected in the west of Turkestan Region. A northeasterly wind is expected, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second in the west and mountainous areas. Extreme fire danger remains.