Warm thunderstorm, the first for 2025, passed through Tomsk on a Wednesday
Tomsk's First Warm Thunderstorm of the Year Makes an Appearance
Tomsk, Russia – RIA Tomsk
On a chilly Wednesday evening in Tomsk, spring surprised the city with its first warm thunderstorm of the year. Dr. Irina Kuževskaya, a meteorologist at the Department of Meteorology and Climatology, Tomsk State University (TSU), explains this unexpected weather event:
"This is the first warm thunderstorm in Tomsk in 2025. Right now, the atmospheric processes are shifting—a warm air mass from Central Asia and the Caspian Sea is forcing its way into Tomsk, colliding with the receding cold front. You can expect warmer weather in Tomsk for the upcoming weekend," she said.
According to "Yandex Weather," from April 26-29, Tomsk is set to see daytime temperatures around 21-24 degrees Celsius. A light southern to south-westerly wind of about 5-7 meters per second is also expected. occasional showers are possible.
While the weather in Tomsk is known for its unpredictable spring patterns, it's always exciting when the first warm thunderstorm of the year arrives. And though the details for this specific event may be hard to come by, it's crucial to understand the weather patterns that often lead to these sudden storms.
In Tomsk, thunderstorms are more common during the summer, occurring most frequently in late May through August. However, we can look at general factors that could contribute to the development of warm thunderstorms:
- Heatwaves: A big surge in daytime temperatures, often above 20°C (68°F), can foster the development of thunderstorms.
- Humidity: Increased moisture levels, often from nearby bodies of water or from the south, can lead to thunderstorm activity.
- Weather Fronts: The approach of cold fronts or the formation of stationary fronts can trigger thunderstorms.
As we move forward, it's essential to keep an eye on local forecasts for the most accurate and timely information. These predictions will provide valuable insights into temperature, precipitation, and thunderstorm potential for the coming days in the heart of western Siberia.
- The unexpected first warm thunderstorm in Tomsk in 2025 is being influenced by a strong, warm air mass from Central Asia and the Caspian Sea conquering the city, colliding with the receding cold front.
- Occasionally, as seen in 2025, warm thunderstorms can manifest early in spring in Tomsk, which is often unpredictable, and can be traced back to factors such as heatwaves, humidity, and weather fronts.
- On the section of weather forecasting for the upcoming days, one can anticipate warmer weather in Tomsk for the weekend with daytime temperatures around 21-24 degrees Celsius and occasional showers.
