Voronezh Oblast Issues Storm Warning Over Abnormal Heat
On Tuesday, July 21, a storm warning has been issued in Voronezh Oblast due to abnormal heat reaching up to 35°C (95°F), while some areas will experience thunderstorms.
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Elena Buivol«s photo captures the sunny and hot conditions in Voronezh.
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Tuesday, July 21, promises Voronezh residents another «sunstroke»: according to forecasters, some areas in the region will see scorching heat up to 35°C (95°F), prompting a storm warning. The Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) for Voronezh Oblast said the hottest hour will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
In Voronezh, daytime temperatures on July 21 are expected to be +27 to +29°C (81-84°F) with brief rain and thunderstorms. Further on, meteorologists even promise a slight cooling: Wednesday up to +28°C (82°F) and cloudy, Thursday and Friday — «only» up to 25-26°C (77-79°F) with thunderstorms.
These days were the hottest in the history of meteorological observations in Voronezh in 2010. At that time, in late July — early August, amid severe heat close to 40°C (104°F), terrible fires raged in the city, sweeping away everything in their path — forests, homes — Voronezh found itself in a ring of fire. Six people died, more than 500 were left homeless. And 61 years ago, on July 20, 1965, residents of the capital of the Black Earth Region cooled off at +6 to +7°C (43-45°F).
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