Heatwave to soar to 40-43 °C mark in Turkestan rgn

ASTANA. KAZINFORM Kazhydromet Weather Service has issued weather warnings for Turkestan and Kostanay regions for the weekend ahead.

South-west wind is expected to blow 15-20 m/s all night long on July 6 throughout Turkestan region. Temperatures are set to reach highs of 40-43 degrees Celsius on July 6-8 across the major part of the region.

Thunderstorms, hail, south-east wind gusting 15-20 m/s are expected to hit Kostanay region on Friday. The region is forecast to bask in the 37°C heat during the day. Chances of storm are high.