Rain and thunderstorms: weather forecast for Astana and Almaty

Kazakhstan's major cities, Astana and Almaty, are bracing for a period of unsettled weather, with rain and thunderstorms forecast over the next three days, from June 11 to June 13. The national weather service, Kazhydromet, has released the detailed forecast.

In Astana, the capital, residents can expect partly cloudy skies throughout the period. Rain and thunderstorms are predicted during the daytime on June 11, with similar conditions forecast for the afternoon of June 12 and throughout June 13. Winds will generally be southwesterly, ranging from 9–14 meters per second, with gusts potentially reaching 15–20 meters per second. Nighttime temperatures will hover between +13°C and +15°C, while daytime highs are expected to be between +25°C and +28°C.

Almaty, the country's largest metropolis, will also experience partly cloudy skies with intermittent rain and thunderstorms. The forecast indicates these conditions will occur in the mornings and afternoons. Winds will be lighter than in Astana, blowing southwesterly and southerly at 3–8 meters per second, though gusts could reach up to 15 meters per second on June 11 and 13 meters per second on June 12 and 13. Nighttime temperatures in Almaty will be warmer, ranging from +17°C to +19°C, with daytime temperatures climbing from +25°C to +27°C on June 11 and 12, and reaching up to +30°C to +32°C on June 13.