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Short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected in some areas

In the afternoon of August 1 and 2, short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected in separate regions, and hail is also possible. On August 3-5, no precipitation is expected.

The wind is westerly, 2-5 m/s, during thunderstorms, a wind gust of 17-20 m/s is expected. In the evening hours of August 1-5, a wind gust of 15-18 m/s is expected in Armavir, Kotayk and Aragatsotn foothills. The air temperature will not change significantly.

In Yerevan, no precipitation is expected on August 1-5. In the evening hours, a wind gust of 12-15 m/s is expected.

Due to the penetration of a wave of tropical warm air from the south, a high thermal background is expected in the Ararat Valley, the foothills of Vayots Dzor, the valleys of Syunik and Yerevan on August 1-5. In the daytime between 16:00-17:00, the temperature will be +38...+40 degrees. A high fire hazard situation is also expected in the mentioned areas, as well as in the foothills of Aragatsotn and Kotayk in the next 5 days.