Rain with thunderstorms and winds of up to 15 m/s were forecast in the Moscow region on the evening of July 15.

Rain, thunderstorms and increased winds are expected in the Moscow region until the end of Wednesday, July 15. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in the region.

"According to the weather forecast of the federal state budgetary institution Central Directorate for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, short—term rain, thunderstorms, and wind strengthening up to 15 m/s are expected in the next hour, with preservation until the end of the day in places in the Moscow Region," the Moscow City News agency quotes the message.

The department urged residents of the region to be careful outside in bad weather. The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations also warned that rains, thunderstorms and hail with strong wind gusts are expected in eight regions of the country on July 15.

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The Hydrometeorological Center of Russia warned this day that cloudy weather is forecast in Moscow and the region. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in some places, writes RIAMO.

Alexander Shuvalov, head of the Meteo forecasting center, told Izvestia that the weather in the capital would improve at the beginning of the week. According to him, mostly dry weather is expected from Wednesday, July 15, until the end of the week.

In turn, meteorologist and leading specialist of the Phobos Weather Center Evgeny Tishkovets promised 360.ru that the weather will clear up in the capital region soon.