Intense heat forecast for Astana and Almaty as meteorologists update predictions

Astana is bracing for intense heat as temperatures are set to climb throughout the week. From July 9 to July 11, the capital city will experience variable cloudiness with no precipitation. Nighttime temperatures will range from +17°C to +21°C, while daytime highs will escalate from +32°C to +34°C on July 9, and further to +35°C to +37°C by July 11. Winds will generally be light, shifting from easterly to southeasterly during the period.

In contrast, Almaty can expect a mixed bag of weather. On July 9, the city will see variable cloudiness with a chance of light rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by northeasterly winds that could gust up to 13 m/s during the day. Temperatures will hover between +18°C to +20°C at night and +31°C to +33°C during the day. For July 10 and 11, the forecast for Almaty indicates variable cloudiness with no precipitation, and winds remaining at 3-8 m/s. Daytime temperatures are expected to rise significantly, reaching an intense heat of +34°C to +36°C.

Across Kazakhstan, meteorologists predict a significant heatwave, with daytime temperatures potentially reaching as high as +45°C in the southern regions. Western and northwestern parts of the country are likely to experience more unsettled weather, including rain with thunderstorms, hail, and squally winds. The rest of the country, however, is expected to remain dry under the influence of the intense heat.