Thursday storm warning issued in regions of Kazakhstan

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Storm warnings have been issued in a number of regions of Kazakhstan due to strong winds and cold wave expected to hit the country on May 24, Kazinform cites Kazhydromet Weather Service.

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Storm warnings for May 24 were announced in North Kazakhstan and Kostanay regions, and Akmola region, including Astana.

In North Kazakhstan region, a southwesterly and westerly wind will strengthen up to 15-20 m/s, even reaching 23-28 m/s in some areas. A thunderstorm is expected, and there is a chance of hail.

On May 24, Akmola region will see westerly, southwesterly wind with gusts of 15-20 m/s. At night, the air temperature will go down to minus 2 degrees Centigrade.

In Astana, it will be -2 deg C on the surface of the ground at night May 24. In the daytime, a westerly and southwesterly wind will increase to 15-20 m/s.

As to Kostanay region, there will be a thunderstorm and 15-20 m/s strong wind on May 24.