18.10.2026 09:43
In the Amasra district of Bartın, following the orange-code warning from the General Directorate of Meteorology, wave heights at sea reached 6 meters due to the storm. Fishing boats were unable to go out to sea, while dry cargo ships offshore also experienced difficult moments. In the Kurucaşile district, many trees were toppled, and electricity cannot be supplied to the district because power transmission lines were damaged. The Bartın-Kastamonu-Cide highway was also closed to traffic due to fallen trees.
Strong winds negatively affected life in Bartın. In Amasra, giant waves crashing against the rocks at Büyük Liman reached the windows of restaurants, while in Kurucaşile, fallen trees and flying roofs caused damage.
WIND SPEED REACHED 80 KILOMETERS PER HOUR
Following the orange-coded warning from the General Directorate of Meteorology, the speed of the wind blowing from the northwest in Amasra reached 80 kilometers per hour. In the district, where the air temperature was measured at 11 degrees, the height of waves crashing against the rocks at Büyük Liman rose to 6 meters.
WAVES REACHED RESTAURANT WINDOWS
Waves reaching the windows of restaurants in the port made those around uneasy. Dry cargo ships off Amasra also had difficult moments due to the strong wind. The wind also made its effect felt at the Kemere Bridge location connecting Boztepe and Kaleiçi neighborhoods.
BOATS COULD NOT SET OUT INTO THE BLACK SEA
Fishing boats unable to go to sea due to the storm docked at the port. Teams from the Western Black Sea Group Command of the Coast Guard took precautions to prevent damage to the boats.
WARNING FROM POLICE AND MUNICIPAL TEAMS
Police teams patrolling at Büyük Liman warned citizens. Amasra Municipality teams also called on citizens to be careful through announcements.
MANY TREES FELLED IN KURUCAŞİLE
Many trees were felled in the Kurucaşile district, where the strong wind was effective. Gazebos along the coastline also fell over and were damaged. Due to damage to power transmission lines, electricity cannot be supplied to the district.
THE ROOF OF A HOUSE FLEW OFF, THE HIGHWAY WAS CLOSED
The roof of a house in Arıt Turanlar village flew off due to the strong wind. At the Uğurlu location of the Bartın-Kastamonu-Cide road, the highway was closed to traffic due to fallen trees. Teams continue working to reopen the road to traffic.