20.08.2026 09:31
The summer heat, which is increasing its effect across the country, is set to rise starting today. While thermometers in Istanbul are expected to reach 35 degrees today, the air temperature is expected to continue increasing further over the weekend. As scorching heat takes effect across the country, the Meteorology Department has warned citizens about the oppressive weather, as well as the strong winds and local downpours expected in the eastern regions.
According to the latest assessments by the Turkish State Meteorological Service, the weather across the country is expected to be mostly partly cloudy and clear, while the northeastern regions are forecast to be under the influence of partly and locally cloudy weather. Air temperatures are expected to rise 3 to 5 degrees above seasonal norms in the western, southern, and inland parts, and the effect of the hot weather is expected to continue until the end of the month.
It has been reported that locally heavy rainfall will occur on the eastern Black Sea coast and in the east of Eastern Anatolia, while winds reaching storm force will be effective from the evening hours in the north of the Eastern and Southeastern regions.
ATTENTION TO THOSE LIVING IN THESE PROVINCES: RAIN WARNING ISSUED
While local showers and thunderstorms are expected in the coastal parts of the Eastern Black Sea and in the southern parts of Iğdır and the eastern surroundings of Ağrı, the weather is forecast to be partly cloudy and clear in other regions.
While local showers and thunderstorms are expected in Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, and Artvin, as well as in Ağrı and Iğdır surroundings in Eastern Anatolia, authorities have warned citizens against adverse conditions such as flash floods, waterlogging, and lightning.
TEMPERATURES TO RISE BY 5 DEGREES AT ONCE
Air temperatures are expected to be 3 to 5 degrees above seasonal norms in the western and southern parts, 1 to 3 degrees above in inland parts, and around seasonal norms in the eastern regions.
The wind is expected to be generally from the north, and from the south along the Mediterranean coast, light, occasionally moderate.
METEOROLOGY GIVES TIME: STRONG WIND WARNING
Since the wind is expected to blow strongly from the north (40-60 km/h) in Eastern Anatolia and the north of Southeastern Anatolia from the evening hours, officials and citizens have been asked to be careful and cautious against possible adverse conditions.
WARNING FROM AKOM FOR ISTANBUL ABOUT AFRICAN AND BASRA HEAT WAVES
According to data from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality AKOM, almost all of the country, especially Istanbul, is coming under the influence of hot air waves originating from both Africa and Basra.
No precipitation is expected in the region over the next 7-10 days, and it has been reported that the weather will be mostly sunny and temperatures will range between 31-35 degrees Celsius.
It is forecast that temperatures across Istanbul will be 3 to 5 degrees above seasonal norms, humidity will vary between 45 and 85 percent, and the wind will blow from the north-northeast at moderate strength, occasionally strong (10-30 km/h).
HERE IS THE WEATHER IN SOME PROVINCES
The expected weather conditions in some provinces and the highest temperatures of the day are as follows:
Ankara: Partly and partly cloudy 31
Istanbul: Partly and partly cloudy 31
Izmir: Partly cloudy and clear 36
Adana: Partly and partly cloudy 38
Antalya: Partly and partly cloudy 37
Samsun: Partly, locally cloudy, with local showers and thunderstorms in inland parts after noon 28
Trabzon: Partly, locally cloudy, with local showers and thunderstorms after noon 27
Erzurum: Partly cloudy 25
Diyarbakır: Partly cloudy and clear 38