Rain, hail and squalls: storm warning issued for Astana and 16 regions of Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Forecasters are warning of deteriorating weather conditions for May 21: squalls, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and even frost, citing Kazhydromet.

Astana — occasional rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected. North-easterly winds will gust at 15-20 meters per second.

Almaty — brief rain and thunderstorms are expected late in the day. South-easterly winds will reach gusts of 15-18 meters per second during the day. In the Ile Alatau Mountains (mountainous zones of the Medeu and Bostandyk districts of Almaty), brief rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. South-easterly winds will gust at 15-20 meters per second at times.

Zhetysu Region — north-easterly winds are expected, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in the north and east of the region, occasionally reaching 23-28 m/s. High fire hazard is expected in the north of the region, while extreme fire hazard persists in the east.

Karaganda Region — rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the north and east of the region during the morning and afternoon. South-westerly winds will shift to the northeast, with daytime gusts in the west, north, and east of the region reaching 15-20 m/s, occasionally 23 m/s. High fire hazard persists in the west and east, while extreme fire hazard remains in the north and south. In Karaganda, rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the morning and afternoon. Daytime temperatures are expected to drop to 15-17°C.

Kostanay Region — rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the west, north, and east of the region. Fog is forecast for the north of the region during the night and morning. North-easterly winds will gust at 15-20 m/s. Nighttime frost of 2 degrees is expected in the west and north. High fire hazard persists in the center and south, and is expected in the west and northeast. In Kostanay, rain and thunderstorms are expected at night. North-easterly winds will gust at 15-20 m/s.Almaty Region — brief rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day in the south and mountainous areas. South-easterly winds will gust at 15-20 m/s at times in the west, east, south, and mountainous areas. Extreme fire hazard is expected in the west of the region. In Konaev, south-easterly winds are expected with occasional gusts of 15-20 m/s.Abai Region — rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the west and north during the day. North-westerly winds shifting to north-easterly will reach 15-20 m/s in the north, south, and center, with gusts up to 25 m/s. Extreme fire hazard persists in the east. In Semey, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon. North-westerly winds will shift to the northeast, with gusts of 15-20 m/s.

Ulytau Region — rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the north and east during the day. North-easterly winds will gust at 15-20 m/s, reaching 23 m/s at times in the north, east, and center. High fire hazard persists, with extreme fire hazard remaining in the east and center. In Zhezkazgan, north-easterly winds are expected with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Extreme fire hazard persists.

West Kazakhstan Region — light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west and southeast. A dust storm is forecast for the west, south, and center during the day. Easterly winds will reach gusts of 15-20 m/s in the afternoon. High fire hazard is expected across the region. In Uralsk, easterly winds will gust at 15-20 m/s during the day. High fire hazard is expected.East Kazakhstan Region — rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the north during the day. North-westerly and northerly winds will reach 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and south, with gusts up to 23 m/s. Nighttime frost of 1 degree is expected in the east. High fire hazard persists in the center. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, north-westerly and northerly winds are expected, with daytime gusts of 15-18 m/s.

Mangistau Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north and center during the day. Fog is forecast for the west and center during the night and morning. High fire hazard persists in the northeast. In Aktau, fog is expected at night and in the morning.

Akmola Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected at night, with heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the north, south, and east; rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls will continue in the south and east during the day. North-easterly winds will gust at 15-20 m/s, reaching 23-28 m/s at times in the north and east. High fire hazard persists in the north, south, and center. In Kokshetau, rain is expected at night, with heavy rain at times, thunderstorms, and hail. North-easterly winds will gust at 15-20 m/s.

Atyrau Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north and east during the day. A dust storm is forecast for the east and south in the afternoon. North-easterly and easterly winds will reach gusts of 15-20 m/s in the north, east, and south. Intense heat of 35°C is expected during the day. High fire hazard persists across the region. In Atyrau, a dust storm is expected during the day. High fire hazard persists.

Aktobe region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the northeast at night, and in the west, north, and east during the day. A dust storm is forecast for the south of the region in the afternoon. North-easterly winds will gust at 15-20 m/s in the northeast at night, and 15-20 m/s during the day, reaching 23 m/s at times in the south. High fire hazard is expected across the region, with extreme fire hazard persisting in the south. In Aktobe, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. North-easterly winds will gust at 15-18 m/s in the afternoon. High fire hazard persists.

Zhambyl Region— Rain and thunderstorms are expected in the south and mountainous areas during the day. Fog is forecast for the mountain regions. Northeast winds will shift to the southwest, reaching 15–20 meters per second in the southwest, northeast, and mountainous areas, with gusts up to 25 meters per second. High fire danger remains in the north and east and is expected in the center of the region, while extreme fire danger is forecast for the west. In Taraz, rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. Northeast winds will shift to the southwest, with gusts of 15–20 meters per second during the day.

Pavlodar Region— Rain and thunderstorms are expected, with heavy rain in the north and hail and squalls during the day. North winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second in the west, north, and east. High fire danger remains in the south and center, while extreme fire danger persists in the west and east. In Pavlodar, rain and thunderstorms are forecast. North winds will gust to 15–20 meters per second. High fire danger remains in effect.Kyzylorda Region— Rain, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected in the south during the day. Dust storms are forecast for the north and center of the region. Northeast and north winds will reach 15–20 meters per second in the north, south, and center. Extreme fire danger persists, with high fire danger in the west and center. In Kyzylorda, high fire danger remains in effect.

North Kazakhstan Region— Overnight, rain and thunderstorms are expected, with heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the south and east; during the day, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are forecast for the north and east. Fog is expected in the west during the night and morning. North winds will reach 15–20 meters per second, with gusts up to 25 meters per second in the north, east, and south. High fire danger is forecast for the west and east. In Petropavlovsk, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected overnight. North winds will reach 15–20 meters per second.