Forecasters predict rainy and windy weather
On Sunday, July 21, rain is expected in some places in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula. There is chance of short-term intensification of precipitation and thunderstorms. Precipitation will stop in the afternoon, the north-westerly wind will increase in the morning and afternoon in some places. The air temperature at night will be +20 +25°, during the day +30 +34°, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
Rains are also expected at times in some areas of Azerbaijan. Precipitation will be torrential in nature, there is a possibility of hail. Light fog is expected in some places at night and in the morning, with an easterly wind increasing at times.
The air temperature at night will be +21 +26°, during the day +30 +35°; +13 +18° is expected in the mountains at night, and +18 +23° in the daytime.
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