PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY , Russia, Dec. 4  -- Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and Maritime territory are expected to be hit by two cyclones advancing on the country, forecasters said Thursday.

The Kamchatka Weather Service told ITAR-TASS one of the cyclones steadily advanced across the Korean peninsula toward Kamchatka, and the other headed toward Russia from the Yellow Sea.

Effects from the Yellow Sea cyclone have already been felt in the Maritime region, where ice formations and heavy rains were reported.

The cyclone approaching Kamchatka was expected to strike early Friday and to quickly gather strength during the weekend, the weather service said.

The service told ITAR-TASS the cyclone is expected to bring heavy rains and snow to the area before heading north and finally stabilizing Monday.

The administration press service for the Russian city of Vladivostok said nearly 100 vehicles would be dispersed to aid in snow and ice cleanup during the cyclone's predicted reign. (UPI)