Kazakhstanis warned of frosts on the last day of summer

Tengrinews.kz — Forecasters warn that rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail are expected across most of Kazakhstan on August 31. Hot weather will persist in the southern regions. Weather warnings have been issued nationwide, according to Kazhydromet.

Almaty — brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon. Southeasterly winds will shift to the northwest, with gusts reaching 15 meters per second during the day. In the Ile-Alatau mountains (mountainous zones of Almaty's Medeu and Bostandyk districts), brief rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the afternoon. Southeasterly winds will shift northwest, with gusts reaching 18-23 meters per second.

Shymkent — northeasterly winds are expected during the day with gusts of 15-20 meters per second. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect.

Aktobe region — fog is expected in the north of the region during the night and morning. A high fire hazard remains in the northeast, northwest, and center of the region, while an extreme fire hazard persists across the rest of the region. In Aktobe fog is expected during the night and morning. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect.

Mangystau Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north, and center of the region. Northeasterly winds in the northwest and south of the region will reach gusts of 15-20 meters per second. An extreme fire hazard remains in the west and north of the region, while a high fire hazard persists in the central areas. In Aktau occasional rain and thunderstorms are expected. Extreme fire danger remains in effect.

Akmola Region — light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north of the region during the day. Fog is forecast for the west and north of the region during the night and morning. In Kokshetau ground frosts of 2 degrees Celsius are expected overnight.

Atyrau Region — an extreme fire hazard remains in effect. In Atyrau extreme fire risk persists.

West Kazakhstan Region — fog is expected in the north and east of the region during the night and morning. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect, with a high fire hazard persisting in the northwest of the region. In Uralsk fog is expected overnight and in the morning. A high fire risk remains in effect.

Almaty Region — light rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north and mountainous areas of the region overnight; brief rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the north, south, center, and mountainous areas during the day. Dust storms are expected in the north and center of the region during the day. Southeasterly winds will shift northwest, with gusts of 18-23 meters per second in the north, south, east, center, and mountainous areas. Intense heat of 35 degrees Celsius is expected during the day. An extreme fire hazard remains in the center, west, and east of the region. In Konaev brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon. Southeasterly winds will shift northwest, with gusts of 18-23 meters per second. Intense heat of 33-35 degrees Celsius is forecast for the afternoon. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect.

Kostanay Region — rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in the north and east of the region during the day. Fog is forecast for the west and north of the region during the night and morning. Northwesterly winds in the west, north, and east of the region will reach 15-20 meters per second. A high fire hazard remains in the northwest and east, while an extreme fire hazard persists in the south, southeast, and center of the region. In Kostanay northwesterly winds with gusts of 15 meters per second are expected during the day.

Zhetysu Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the mountainous areas overnight; rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the region during the day, with heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the mountains. Northwesterly winds in the east, center, and mountainous areas will reach gusts of 15-20 meters per second, occasionally increasing to 23-28 meters per second during the day. An extreme fire hazard remains in the center, south, and east of the region. In Taldykorgan rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. Northwesterly winds will reach gusts of 15-20 meters per second. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect.

Abai Region — rain, occasionally heavy, and thunderstorms are expected in the west, north, and center of the Abai region overnight. During the day, rain and thunderstorms are forecast, with heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the north, south, and center. Fog is expected in the east of the region during the night and morning. Northwesterly and northerly winds in the west and north will reach 15-20 meters per second overnight; during the day, winds in the east, south, and center will reach 15-20 meters per second, with gusts up to 23-28 meters per second. An extreme fire hazard remains in the southwest of the region. In Semey rain and thunderstorms are expected. Northwesterly and northerly winds will reach gusts of 15-20 meters per second during the night and morning.

East Kazakhstan Region — rain, occasionally heavy, and thunderstorms are expected in the north, east, and mountainous areas of the East Kazakhstan region overnight. During the day, rain and thunderstorms are forecast, with heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the north, east, and mountainous areas. Fog is expected in the north of the region during the night and morning. Southeasterly winds will shift northwest in the north, east, and south of the region, reaching 15-20 meters per second with daytime gusts up to 25 meters per second. In Ust-Kamenogorsk rain and thunderstorms are expected during the day. Southeasterly winds will shift northwest with daytime gusts of 15-20 meters per second.

Turkestan Region — brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in the mountains during the day. Northeasterly winds in the north, west, and mountainous and foothill areas will reach gusts of 15-20 meters per second during the day. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect. In Turkestan northeast winds are expected to gust at 15-20 meters per second during the day. Extreme fire danger remains in effect.

Ulytau Region — northerly and northeasterly winds with gusts of 15-20 meters per second are expected in the north, south, and east of the region. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect. In Zhezkazgan extreme fire risk persists.

Karaganda Region — rain and thunderstorms are expected in the south and east of the region, with hail and squalls during the day. Fog is forecast for the north and east of the region during the night and morning. Northeasterly winds in the north, south, and east will reach gusts of 15-20 meters per second, occasionally 23 meters per second, during the morning and afternoon. An extreme fire hazard remains in the south of the region, while a high fire hazard is expected in the center.

Zhambyl Region— rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the north, south, and mountainous areas of the region during the morning and afternoon. Northwesterly winds will reach 15-20 meters per second in the southwest, northeast, and mountainous areas during the day, with gusts up to 25 meters per second. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect. In Taraz northwest winds are expected to gust at 15-20 meters per second during the day. Extreme fire danger remains in effect.North Kazakhstan Region— rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the west and north of the region during the day. Fog is forecast for the west and north during the night and morning. Westerly winds will reach 15-20 meters per second during the day, with occasional gusts of 23-28 meters per second in the west, north, and south. In Petropavlovskrain, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected during the day. Fog is forecast for the night and morning. Westerly winds will reach 15-20 meters per second during the day.

Pavlodar Region— fog is expected in the north and center of the region during the night and morning. In Pavlodar, fog is expected at night and in the morning.

Kyzylorda Region— dust storms are expected in the center and south of the region. Northerly and northeasterly winds will reach 15-20 meters per second in the center and south. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect across the region. In Kyzylorda, dust storms are expected during the day. Northerly winds will gust up to 15 meters per second during the day. An extreme fire hazard remains in effect.