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| Forecasters predict up to 15 mm of precipitation in Moscow on May 15 |
| 2026-05-15 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited [Regnum] Brief rain, showers, and thunderstorms are expected in Moscow on Friday, May 15, according to the Russian Hydrometeorological Center. "From 6:00 a.m. Moscow time, brief rain, occasional downpours, and thunderstorms are possible in the capital. The expected precipitation amount could range from 3 to 8 mm, with up to 15 mm in some places," forecasters told TASS. Hail is also possible in Moscow and the Moscow region. During thunderstorms, southeasterly wind gusts may reach 16 m/s. Daytime temperatures in the capital will be 20–22°C, while in the Moscow region, they will range from 19 to 24°C. The first precipitation in the region may begin between 3:00 and 6:00 AM Moscow time. Forecasters do not rule out thunderstorms in the next three hours. Thunderstorm activity is also expected between 12:00 and 6:00 PM Moscow time. The Hydrometeorological Center added that unstable weather will persist in Central Russia throughout the day. Atmospheric fronts and wave cyclones moving across European Russia from south to northwest will bring short-term rain, occasional thunderstorms, and winds gusting to 13–18 m/s to most regions. According to Evgeny Tishkovets, a leading specialist at the Phobos weather center, Moscow temperatures are expected to reach 28 degrees Celsius on May 16 and 17. This warmth is consistent with long-standing midsummer temperatures. |
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