On May 18, a thunderstorm is expected in the north and east of Atyrau region at night. The wind is south-westerly, westerly, in the afternoon in the west, east and in the center of the region 15-20 m/s.
In the city of Atyrau, on May 18, in the afternoon, the wind is south-westerly, gusts of the western direction are 15-18 m/s.
The Department of Emergency Situations of Atyrau region warns:
Precautions in case of strong wind:
- if a strong wind catches you on the street, you should take shelter inside capital buildings and structures.
- do not hide from the strong wind at the walls of houses, as slate and other roofing materials may fall from the roofs.
- broken glass falling from the windows of the upper floors, as well as roof elements torn off by the wind, may pose a danger.
- it is deadly to approach broken electrical wires.
- you should also stay away from billboards, signage, road signs, power lines.
- it is dangerous to be near large trees, as well as to park vehicles next to them, branches torn off by the wind can pose a great danger.
Chief Specialist
Department of Emergency Prevention
in Atyrau region
D. Berdenov