Kazakhstan braces for heat in Astana, heavy rains in Almaty with forecast for May 26-28

Kazakhstan is bracing for a period of volatile weather as atmospheric fronts bring heavy rains and thunderstorms across most of the country. The forecast for May 26-28 indicates significant temperature shifts and strong winds in major cities.

Astana is set to experience variable cloudiness with no precipitation on May 26 and 27, with daytime temperatures reaching up to 30°C. However, winds will pick up, shifting from southeast to west with gusts up to 20 m/s by May 28, when short-lived rain and thunderstorms are also expected.

In Almaty, residents can anticipate variable cloudiness with no rain on May 26. The city will then face daytime rain and thunderstorms, with heavy downpours possible in the evenings on May 27 and 28. Winds will also increase, with gusts reaching 15 m/s on May 27 and up to 18 m/s during thunderstorms on May 28.

Adding to the unstable conditions, nighttime frosts are predicted for eastern Kazakhstan on May 26 and 27, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the weather system moving through the region.