Weekend with thunderstorms: weather will change sharply in Astana and Almaty

Tengrinews.kz — A weather forecast for Almaty and Astana for August 22, 23, and 24 has been released.

According to the forecast, weather conditions in Astana and Almaty are set to change this coming weekend. The capital expects rain, thunderstorms, hail, and high winds, while Almaty will remain warm despite rain and thunderstorms.

Weather in Astana

August 22: The capital will see variable cloudiness and no precipitation. Nighttime temperatures will range from +9 to +11°C, with daytime highs reaching +24 to +26°C.

August 23: The weather will shift: rain and thunderstorms are expected in the morning and afternoon, with potential hail and squalls during the day. Winds will pick up to 7-12 meters per second, with gusts reaching 15-20 meters per second. The daytime temperature will be +19 to +21°C.

On August 24, Astana will experience intermittent rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls. Northern winds will strengthen to 9-14 meters per second, with daytime gusts of 15-20 meters per second. Temperatures will be +10 to +12°C at night and +22 to +24°C during the day.

Weather in Almaty

August 22: Variable cloudiness is expected. Light rain and thunderstorms are possible during the day. Nighttime temperatures will be +18 to +20°C, while daytime temperatures will reach +28 to +30°C.

August 23: Rain and thunderstorms are forecast during the day. Temperatures will range from +19 to +21°C at night to +28 to +30°C during the day.

On August 24, Almaty will see occasional rain and thunderstorms. Western winds will blow at 3-8 meters per second, with occasional gusts of up to 15 meters per second. Temperatures will be +18 to +20°C at night and +28 to +30°C during the day.

Rainy weekend ahead for Kazakhstan

Forecasters previously stated that unstable, rainy weather is expected across Kazakhstan in the coming days. Most of the country will experience rain and thunderstorms, with heavy precipitation and hail possible in some areas.