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Weather Forecast for Kazakhstan: August 5-7
Kazakhstan is bracing for a significant weather event from August 5 to 7, as a northwest cyclone moves across the country, bringing rain, thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds to northern and central regions, while southern and western parts of the country experience hot, dry, and dusty weather.
Rain, Thunderstorms, and Hail
Heavy rainfall and hail are forecast for the northern part of the Pavlodar region on August 6, with these conditions expanding to affect the northern and central parts of Kazakhstan on August 7. Most regions faced thundershowers on August 5, while central and southern parts mostly stayed without precipitation.
Wind and Dust Storms
Strong, squally winds are expected countrywide, accompanied by dust storms primarily hitting the southern and western regions. A heatwave and high fire risk are forecast in Atyrau, Mangistau, West Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, and Aktobe regions.
Temperature Changes by Region
In the north, east, and center of Kazakhstan, nighttime temperatures are expected to rise from +2 to +13°C initially to +5 to +18°C over the period. Daytime temperatures would increase from +15 to +25°C up to +18 to +30°C. In the south and west of Kazakhstan, nighttime temperatures are expected to be within the range of +2 to +18°C. Specific temperature figures for these regions were not detailed, as they are likely to experience heatwaves and dust storms, implying higher temperatures and dry conditions.
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[1] Weather Online - Kazakhstan Weather Forecast [3] RGP "Kazhydromet" - Kazakhstan Weather Forecast
- Heeding the weather forecast, residents in the north and central regions of Kazakhstan should prepare for hail, heavy rain, and thunderstorms predicted from August 6 to 7, as the northwest cyclone moves across the country.
- As for the southern and western regions, the weather forecast indicates strong, squally winds and dust storms, with a significant increase in daytime temperatures, posing a high fire risk in Atyrau, Mangistau, West Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, and Aktobe regions.
