The Novosibirsk region is bracing for a wave of severe weather on July 31st, including hail, heavy rain, and strong winds. Residents received an SMS warning from the regional Ministry of Emergency Situations alerting them to the impending conditions.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations message specifically warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain, heavy showers, hail, and wind gusts reaching up to 20 m/s across the Novosibirsk region. Nighttime temperatures are expected to range from +16 to +18 degrees Celsius.

The West Siberian Hydrometeorological Center forecasts variable cloudiness for Novosibirsk, with brief rain and thunderstorms expected in some areas during the first half of the night and the second half of the day. Winds are predicted to be 4-9 m/s at night, with gusts up to 14 m/s. During the day, winds will be 6-11 m/s, with gusts reaching up to 16 m/s in some locations. Daytime temperatures are expected to be +26 to +28 degrees Celsius, while nighttime temperatures will remain between +16 and +18 degrees Celsius.

Despite the approaching storms, hot weather is expected to persist in the Novosibirsk region in the coming days. Forecasters have issued a warning about an abnormal temperature increase on July 31st, preceding the arrival of rain and thunderstorms.