Novosibirsk is bracing for rain and thunderstorms after experiencing a period of abnormally hot weather. The West Siberian Hydrometeorological Center has issued a forecast indicating a shift in weather patterns in the coming days.

The hottest conditions are expected to persist in some areas of the Novosibirsk region on Thursday, July 31, with temperatures reaching above +30 degrees Celsius. Novosibirsk itself will see variable cloudiness with a chance of brief rain, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon, accompanied by thunderstorms. Nighttime temperatures will cool down to +16…+18 degrees Celsius, while daytime temperatures are expected to reach +26…+28 degrees Celsius. The wind will be easterly, with speeds of 4-9 m/s at night, gusting up to 14 m/s in some areas, and 6-11 m/s during the day, with gusts up to 16 m/s in some areas.

On Friday, August 1, short-term rain and thunderstorms are predicted across the region, with the possibility of heavy rain in some locations overnight. Temperatures are expected to remain consistent, with nighttime lows of +16…+18 degrees Celsius and daytime highs of +25…+27 degrees Celsius. The wind will continue to be easterly, blowing at 4-9 m/s at night, with gusts up to 16 m/s in some areas, and 7-12 m/s during the day.

Saturday, August 2, will also bring short-term rain and thunderstorms. Nighttime temperatures will remain steady at +16…+18 degrees Celsius, while daytime temperatures are expected to cool slightly to +22…+24 degrees Celsius. The wind will shift to a north-easterly direction, blowing at 5-10 m/s at night and 7-12 m/s during the day.