Abnormal heat and thunderstorms: meteorologist names areas affected by bad weather

According to hvylya.net: In the next 48 hours, the weather in Ukraine will vary: thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the west and north of the country, while the center and south will be under the influence of hot subtropical air with abnormally high temperatures. This was reported by meteorologist Igor Kibalchich.

On Saturday, July 26, short-term thunderstorms are forecasted in the west of the country, particularly in Bukovina and Prykarpattia, where squalls of up to 20 m/s and hail are possible. The temperature during the day will range from +27 to +32 °C, reaching up to +35 °C in Zakarpattia and Vinnytsia. Fog is possible at night.

The northern regions may also be influenced by atmospheric fronts - local rains with thunderstorms are expected; however, temperatures will remain relatively comfortable at +23...+28 °C during the day and +15...+20 °C at night.

On Sunday, July 27, a new wave of unstable weather will hit the west of Ukraine - heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and wind gusts of up to 22 m/s are expected. Daytime temperatures will drop to +21...+26 °C.

The north will remain dry with temperatures up to +31 °C. In the center, it will be dry at night, but during the day thunderstorms with possible squalls and hail are expected in Cherkasy and Kirovohrad regions. In the region, the heat can reach up to +38 °C. The situation in the south will remain almost unchanged - temperatures will reach +40 °C, and no precipitation is expected.

With the indications from meteorologist Igor Kibalchich, contrasting weather is expected in Ukraine in the coming days. Thunderstorms, hail, and rain are forecasted in the west and north of the country, while heat with abnormally high temperatures will be present in the center and south. Regionally, heavy precipitation, wind gusts, and even hail are possible. Don't forget about protective measures and keep a close eye on weather updates!