In the Astrakhan Center for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring (CGMS), the agency was told that there is a "passing of a cold front."
They noted that "rain was expected, which was expressed in a strong storm."
“Working in the Astrakhan hydrometeorological center since 1974, this is the first time I have seen such a thing,” said the employee.
According to forecasters, by the end of the day there will be a north-western storm wind in the region, gusts can reach 20 m / s.
The regional headquarters of the Ministry of Emergency Situations warned about the likelihood of emergencies associated with the breakage of power supply and communication lines.
Damage to the roofs of buildings, tree felling is also possible.
Earlier, URA.RU wrote that at a hardware meeting headed by the mayor of Chelyabinsk Natalya Kotova, the problem of dust storms and methods of dealing with it were discussed.