On Monday, August 18, cloudy weather with clear spells is expected in Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center. In most central regions, as well as at night in Zakarpattia, Kyiv and Sumy regions, and during the day in Kharkiv, Odesa and Mykolaiv regions, short-term showers with thunderstorms are expected in some areas. No precipitation is forecast for the rest of the territory.
The wind will be mainly northwesterly, 7-12 m/s. Night temperatures will range from 11-16°, daytime 19-24°. In the southern and southeastern regions it will be warmer: 14-19° at night and 27-32° during the day.
In the Kharkiv region, weather conditions are expected to worsen. Thunderstorms are possible in Kharkiv and across the region, with local squalls reaching 15-20 m/s. Rescuers urge people to be cautious and follow safety rules during severe weather.
Forecast for Kyiv region and the capital: cloudy with clear spells. At night, short-term rain is possible in some areas, during the day without precipitation. Northwesterly wind, 7-12 m/s. Temperatures across the region will be 11-16° at night and 19-24° during the day. In Kyiv, 14-16° at night and 21-23° during the day.