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Storms and Hail to Hit Parts of Ukraine on May 21

На Україну насуваються сильні грози та град 21 травня.

Ukraine Weather Forecast for May 21

On May 21, Ukraine will see mostly cloudy skies with occasional clear spells. Short-lived rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in the southern regions, as well as in Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia, Chernivtsi, Ternopil, Khmelnytskyi, Rivne, and Zhytomyr oblasts. Some areas may experience heavy rainfall, hail, and wind gusts reaching 15–20 m/s. Meanwhile, the northeastern part of the country is forecast to remain dry.

Temperatures and Wind

Winds across Ukraine will generally blow from the northeast at 5–10 m/s. Overnight temperatures will range from 12°C to 17°C, while daytime highs are expected between 23°C and 28°C. In the east, daytime temperatures could climb as high as 31°C. Western regions will see cooler conditions: 8°C to 13°C at night and 18°C to 23°C during the day.

In the capital, Kyiv, the forecast also calls for cloudy skies with clear intervals. Isolated brief showers and thunderstorms are possible. The wind will be northeasterly at 5–10 m/s. Overnight lows in Kyiv will be 12°C to 17°C, with daytime highs reaching 25°C to 27°C.

This outlook highlights the varied weather across Ukraine, particularly in the south and center where rain and storms are likely. Such conditions could affect agriculture and outdoor plans. In contrast, the stable temperatures in the north and east may make for pleasant time spent outside.

As the weather patterns shift across Ukraine, it's essential to stay informed about the potential impacts of these storms and their aftermath. For those looking to understand how recent weather events, such as rain and nighttime frost from late April, might influence current conditions, this comparison reveals the ongoing fluctuations in weather that could affect agricultural activities and outdoor plans.