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Yellow Alert in 19 Provinces: Heavy Rain, Storm, and Heat Warning
Meteorology announced that heavy rain and occasional storms are expected in 19 provinces including Ankara. Temperatures are expected to approach 40 degrees in Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia.
Meteorology has issued a yellow code warning for Ankara, İzmir, Antalya, Muğla, Konya, Eskişehir, Manisa, Afyonkarahisar, Denizli, Kütahya, Uşak, Aydın, Isparta, Burdur, Çankırı, Bolu, Karabük, Kastamonu, and Sinop due to expected heavy rainfall.
Thunderstorms with heavy showers are anticipated in southern Marmara, the Aegean Region, the interior of Western Mediterranean, western Central Anatolia, and Western Black Sea. It is reported that the rainfall may intensify rapidly in some areas, potentially disrupting daily life.
Local heavy rain is forecast especially around Afyonkarahisar, Denizli, Kütahya, and Uşak, as well as the eastern parts of İzmir, Aydın, and Manisa. The interior of Antalya along with the surroundings of Isparta and Burdur are also considered risk areas.
Weekend Temperatures to Rise in Istanbul
Temperatures in Istanbul are expected to increase throughout the weekend, with thunderstorms and heavy showers possible on Friday. The rest of the weekend will see partly cloudy weather, with temperatures reaching up to 28 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
Flood, Water Overflow, and Lightning Warning in Ankara
Rainfall starting after noon in the capital is expected to intensify by evening. Showers may be locally heavy in the northern and western districts, posing risks of flooding, water overflow, and lightning.
Drivers are warned about reduced visibility and advised to be more cautious on the roads. Authorities also remind that sudden downpours may cause transportation disruptions.
Strong Winds and Short Storm Expected in İzmir
Rainfall that began in the morning in İzmir is expected to intensify during the day. Thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and short storms are forecast across the city.
Winds along the Aegean coast may reach speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour at times, potentially causing disruptions in maritime transport and risks such as roof damage and fallen trees.
Strong Winds to Affect Many Regions
Winds from the north are expected to reach speeds of 40 to 60 kilometers per hour in southern and western Marmara, Aegean coasts, and parts of Central Anatolia. Authorities warn that these conditions may cause transportation delays and difficulties in daily life.
The strong winds are expected to be more pronounced in open areas and coastal regions. Citizens are advised to take precautions against sudden weather changes.
Rain in the West, Scorching Heat in the East
While rainy weather affects the western part of the country, a heatwave continues in Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia. Temperatures are expected to reach 39 to 40 degrees in Diyarbakır, Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Batman, and surrounding areas.
Experts recommend that the elderly, those with chronic illnesses, and children avoid going outside between 11:00 and 16:00, the hottest hours of the day, unless necessary. The heat is expected to intensify especially around midday.
Rain System to Shift Eastward Over the Weekend
According to the 5-day forecast, the rainy system will move eastward over the weekend. Showers are expected to continue on Saturday in Central Anatolia, the Black Sea, and northern parts of Eastern Anatolia.
From Sunday onwards, the weather is expected to clear in western Marmara and the Aegean coast. With the new week, rainfall is anticipated to largely subside and temperatures to rise again.
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