Another heat wave with temperatures up to +37° is expected in Ukraine
In the coming days, temperatures in Ukraine will rise significantly. On August 22, hot weather with highs of up to +37° is forecast for most regions, while light precipitation is possible only in the north.
"August 20–22: Short-lived showers and thunderstorms in some parts of the north; no precipitation elsewhere."
Nighttime temperatures will range from 12–20°; daytime temperatures from 27–34°. On August 21 in the southwestern part of the country, and on August 22 in most regions, there will be intense heat in some areas, reaching 35–37°.
Winds are expected to be from the southwest at 7–12 m/s; on August 20 during the day, gusts of 15–20 m/s are expected in some areas of the western and northern regions.
In Kyiv, no precipitation on Thursday, with nighttime lows of 15–17° and daytime highs of 27–29°; rain on Friday, with nighttime lows of 20–22° and daytime highs up to 33°; no precipitation on Saturday, 21–23° at night, 30–32° during the day.
Source: Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center.
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