Kazakhstan is expected to experience severe heat and a high risk of fires. A storm warning has been issued for sixteen regions, as well as Astana and Shymkent, media reports.
The Turkestan region is expected to experience a dust storm on July 11-12, with winds blowing from the east and southeast in the north and mountainous areas, reaching speeds of 15-20 m/s. Most of the region is expected to experience a strong heat of 40-42 degrees during the day, while the southern, western, and northern desert areas pose an emergency fire hazard. Shymkent will experience a strong heat of 40 degrees in the afternoon of July 12.
The Atyrau region's west and north are expected to experience thunderstorms, while the east and south will experience a dust storm in the afternoon. Wind speeds are expected to transition from southeast to northwest at night in the east and reach gusts of 25 m/s during the day in most parts of the region, with the east still experiencing strong heat of 35-39 degrees. An emergency fire hazard remains in most of the area on July 11.
The southeast of the Pavlodar region will experience a thunderstorm in the afternoon, with most of the region experiencing heat of 35-39 degrees. Emergency fire hazards will be present in the region's northwest, east, and south on July 11-12.
The northwest and north of the Mangistau region will experience a thunderstorm in the afternoon, with the region's west, northeast, and center also expected to experience one. Wind speeds will range from 15-20 m/s with gusts of 23 m/s, transitioning from southeast to northwest. Emergency fire hazards will occur in most regions on July 11-12.
The center of the North Kazakhstan region, specifically Petropavlovsk, will experience a strong heat of 36-38 degrees in the afternoon, with an emergency fire hazard still present.
The Akmola region will experience a strong heat of 35-38 degrees in the afternoon on July 11-13, with an emergency fire hazard present during those days.
Astana will experience severe heat of 35-38 degrees during the day on July 11-13, with an emergency fire hazard also present. The Kyzylorda region's center and east will experience winds blowing from the east at 15-20 m/s with a dust storm, while the heat will be 40-43 degrees during the day, posing an emergency fire hazard.
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