Torrential hail fall strikes Tomsk.
Tomsk, Russia, is bracing for a storm on July 18 and 19, 2025, as per the latest weather forecasts and storm warnings. The Lenin District in Tomsk and the surrounding region have been specifically named in the alert.
Residents of the city have been posting photos and videos of large hail, indicating that the storm is already causing damage to vehicles in some areas. The Yandex Weather service has issued a precipitation map for Tomsk, predicting that rain will continue until 2 am.
Despite earlier forecasts suggesting mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies with no strong indications of severe weather, the storm warning for Tomsk and the region now includes the possibility of thunderstorms, downpours, and hail.
The Irkutsk Highway, a key roadway in Tomsk, and the Red Barracks, a location within the city, are among the areas affected by the storm warning. Heavy rain has already started in certain parts of the city, and the storm is expected to bring more of the same.
However, detailed forecast data for July 19 is not available, and it remains to be seen how the weather conditions will unfold. For July 18, the maximum temperature is forecasted around 22°C with a minimum around 15-16°C. The chance of precipitation is generally low, but the possibility of rain and storm events has increased. Wind speeds range from 5 to 8 mph with occasional gusts up to 22-23 mph. Humidity ranges from 47% up to 92%, mostly decreasing through the day. Visibility is very good.
In summary, while earlier forecasts predicted mild weather for Tomsk on July 18 and 19, the storm warning issued for the city and the region has changed the outlook. Residents are advised to stay vigilant and prepared for potential thunderstorms, downpours, and hail.
The weather forecast for Tomsk, Russia, on July 18 and 19 now includes the possibility of severe weather such as thunderstorms, downpours, and hail, contrary to earlier predictions of mild weather. This unexpected turn of events has raised concerns in the environmental-science community due to the potential impact on the area. Furthermore, the Yandex Weather service predicts that rain will persist until 2 am on the 19th, causing continued disruption in the city.
