A 40-degree heat wave is approaching in parts of Russia. Where will it be and how long will it last & mdash; In the material AiF.ru.
In which regions will the abnormal heat come? & nbsp;
From July 19 to 21, intense heat is expected in the regions of Volgograd, Astrakhan (up to 42 °), Krasnodar Territory, Adygea (up to 40 °) and Kalmykia (up to 44 °). High temperatures will also persist in the North Caucasus Federal District. In the Stavropol Territory, Ingushetia, Chechen Republic during this period it will be up to 42 °, in Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia & mdash; up to 38 °.
According to the scientific director of the Roman Hydrometeorological Center in Vilfand , the Crimea will experience abnormal heat with temperatures above normal by seven degrees.
There won't be such intense heat on the Black Sea coast, the temperature there will be around 30, but a 'dangerous sun'. is expected in the next few days. “ Although it is cloudy in the Krasnodar Territory and the Crimea, the ultraviolet index there reaches seven units, '' & mdash; says Roman Vilfand to TASS. The ultraviolet index standard (scale from 1 to 12) indicates potential adverse health effects.
The Department of Emergency Situations has recommended that residents and tourists in the area maintain a cool temperature in their homes, stay in the shade, and avoid strenuous physical activity.
Will it be unusually hot in Moscow?
From Thursday, July 22, the capital will experience a “ typical Moscow summer '', the temperature will drop to plus 20 degrees, Vilfand said. According to the Hydrometeorological Center, on July 20 in Moscow the weather will be cloudy with clearings. Periods of rain in places at night. The air temperature at night will be 17 … 19 °; (in the center 20 … 22 °), in the zone 14 … 19 °. In the afternoon, light rain in places, the temperature in Moscow is 25 … 27 °, in the region of 23 … 28 °. Wind from the northwest 5-10 m/s.
The other days the air temperature will not exceed 27 degrees.
July 21 will be dry. Temperature at night & mdash; 13 … 15 ° (in the center 17 … 19 °), in the zone 10 … 15 °, in the afternoon & mdash; 24 … 26 °, in the 22 … 27 ° zone. Wind from the northwest 5-10 m/s.
July 22 will also be without rain. Temperature at night & mdash; 12 … 14 ° (in the center 15 … 17 °), in zone 9 … 14 °, in the afternoon in Moscow 22 … 24 °, in zone 19 … 24 °. Wind northwest and north, 5-10 m/s, throughout the day in places with gusts up to 17 m/s.
On July 23, partly cloudy weather with intermittent rain in places is expected. Temperature at night & mdash; 9 … 14 °, in the afternoon 19 … 24 °. Wind from the northwest 5-10 m/s.
July 24. Partly cloudy. Periods of rain at times. Air temperature at night 9 … 14 °, daytime 19 … 24 °. Wind from the northwest 5-10 m/s.
Why will it be so hot? & Nbsp;
As forecasters note, the air temperature will increase over the years: the summer will be warmer, the off-season and winters will become warmer. hot than in the 20th century. According to senior Phobos Weather Center specialist Evgeny Tishkovets , the temperature in southern Russia this week will exceed the climate norm by ten degrees as high pressure conditions have set in the region.
After the abnormal heat, a cyclone will come from the west to the Crimea, the Kuban, as well as the Stavropol Territory, very heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected, accompanied by & # 39; a gust of wind.