Severe heat forecast for Astana, rains and thunderstorms expected in Almaty

Forecasters have issued a weather outlook for Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, and its largest city, Almaty, covering June 19 to 21. Astana is expected to endure severe heat, with daytime temperatures consistently hovering between 33°C and 35°C throughout the period. While June 19 in Astana may see variable cloudiness accompanied by intermittent rain, thunderstorms, and a possibility of hail, the following two days are predicted to be partly cloudy and dry. Northeast winds will prevail, ranging from 7–12 meters per second and gusting up to 15 meters per second on June 19, and increasing to 9–14 meters per second on June 20 and 21. Overnight temperatures in Astana will remain warm, between 16°C and 19°C. In contrast, Almaty is forecast to experience more unsettled weather. June 19 will bring variable cloudiness with brief showers and thunderstorms. Winds will shift from southwest at 3–8 meters per second, gusting up to 13 meters per second, to northeast winds at 3–8 meters per second with stronger gusts of 15–18 meters per second on June 20 and 21. Daytime temperatures in Almaty will be slightly cooler than in Astana, ranging from 30°C to 32°C, with overnight lows between 19°C and 22°C.