The harsh winter has arrived, and temperatures will drop suddenly by 12 degrees.

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The General Directorate of Meteorology shared the weather forecasts for Thursday, October 17. While air temperatures are expected to drop by 6 to 12 degrees, cold and rainy weather will be effective. On the other hand, a yellow-coded warning has been issued for 13 provinces.

According to the latest forecasts made by the General Directorate of Meteorology: It is predicted that the northern and eastern parts of the country will be partly and very cloudy, while the eastern Marmara, the Black Sea, the northern part of Central Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia (except Malatya), and the northern and eastern parts of Southeastern Anatolia will experience rainfall. It is expected that the heavy rainfall, which is expected to be strong along the Black Sea coasts, the eastern part of Eastern Anatolia, the eastern part of Southeastern Anatolia, and around Sakarya, will generally be rain and showers, with occasional thunderstorms, while in the high areas of the inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea and the northeastern part of Eastern Anatolia, it will be in the form of mixed rain and snow.

12 DEGREES WILL DROP AT ONCE

It is predicted that air temperatures will decrease significantly (6-12°C) and fall below seasonal norms across the country. The wind is expected to blow generally from the north and east, while in the southern and eastern parts, it will be light to moderate, and in the Marmara, Black Sea, and Aegean coasts, as well as the inner parts of the Mediterranean, it will be strong from the north (40-70 km/h), and in the southeastern part of Eastern Anatolia, it will blow strongly and briefly as a storm from the south (50-80 km/h).

RAIN WARNING

Since heavy rainfall is expected in the Black Sea coasts, the eastern part of Eastern Anatolia, the eastern part of Southeastern Anatolia, and around Sakarya, it is necessary to be cautious and take precautions against adverse conditions such as floods, water accumulation, lightning, landslides, strong winds, and disruptions in transportation.

Since the wind is expected to blow strongly (40-70 km/h) from the north in the Marmara, Black Sea, and Aegean coasts, as well as the inner parts of the Mediterranean, and strongly and briefly as a storm (50-80 km/h) from the south in the southeastern part of Eastern Anatolia, it is necessary to be cautious and take precautions against possible adverse conditions.

Here is the weather forecast by region;

MARMARA

It is predicted to be partly and very cloudy, with intermittent showers and occasional thunderstorms expected in the eastern part of the region. The wind is expected to blow strongly (40-60 km/h) from the north in the western parts.

EDIRNE 18°C

Partly and very cloudy

ISTANBUL 17°C

Very cloudy, intermittent showers, and occasional thunderstorms

KIRKLARELI 15°C

Partly and very cloudy

KOCAELI 16°C

Very cloudy, intermittent showers, and occasional thunderstorms

Aegean

It is predicted to be partly and slightly cloudy. The wind is expected to blow strongly (40-60 km/h) from the north in the coastal areas. Fog and mist are expected in the inner parts during the morning and night hours.

A. KARAHİSAR 15°C

Partly and slightly cloudy

DENİZLİ 23°C

Partly and slightly cloudy

İZMİR 23°C

Partly and slightly cloudy

MUĞLA 25°C

Partly and slightly cloudy

MEDITERRANEAN

It is predicted to be partly and slightly cloudy. The wind is expected to blow strongly (40-60 km/h) from the north in the inner parts.

ADANA 28°C

Partly and slightly cloudy

ANTALYA 27°C

Partly and slightly cloudy

HATAY 27°C

Partly and slightly cloudy

MERSİN 26°C

Partly and slightly cloudy

CENTRAL ANATOLIA

It is predicted to be partly and very cloudy, with intermittent showers expected in the northern parts of the region, as well as around Kırşehir, Nevşehir, and Kayseri. Fog and mist are expected during the night and morning hours.

ANKARA 15°C

Partly and very cloudy, with intermittent showers expected after the morning hours

ESKİŞEHİR 13°C

Partly and very cloudy, with intermittent showers expected in the northern areas after the morning hours

KONYA 17°C

Partly and very cloudy

NEVŞEHİR 15°C

Partly and very cloudy, with intermittent showers expected after the morning hours

WEST BLACK SEA

It is predicted to be partly and very cloudy, with intermittent showers and occasional thunderstorms expected throughout the region. The rainfall is expected to be locally strong along the coastal areas. The wind is expected to be strong (40-60 km/h) from the north in the coastal areas.

BOLU 11°C

Very cloudy and intermittent showers

DÜZCE 16°C

Very cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms expected. The rainfall is expected to be locally strong.

SİNOP 17°C

Very cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms expected. The rainfall is expected to be locally strong.

ZONGULDAK 14°C

Very cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms expected. The rainfall is expected to be locally strong.

CENTRAL and EAST BLACK SEA

It is predicted to be very cloudy, with intermittent rainfall expected throughout the region. The rainfall is expected to be generally in the form of showers and occasional thunderstorms, with mixed rain and snow expected in the high areas of the inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea. The wind is expected to be strong (40-60 km/h) from the north in the coastal areas.

AMASYA 17°C

Very cloudy, with intermittent showers expected from tonight

ARTVİN 15°C

Very cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms expected. The rainfall is expected to be locally strong.

SAMSUN 18°C

Very cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms expected. The rainfall is expected to be locally strong.

TRABZON 19°C

Very cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms expected. The rainfall is expected to be locally strong.

EAST ANATOLIA

It is predicted to be partly and very cloudy, with intermittent rainfall expected throughout the region (except Malatya). The rainfall is expected to be generally in the form of showers and occasional thunderstorms, with mixed rain and snow expected in the high areas of the north. The wind is expected to blow strongly and briefly as a storm (50-80 km/h) from the south in the southeastern part.

ERZURUM 12°C

Very cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms expected. The rainfall is expected to be locally strong.

KARS 12°C

Very cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms expected. The rainfall is expected to be locally strong.

MALATYA 20°C

Partly and very cloudy

VAN 19°C

Very cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms expected. The rainfall is expected to be strong in the northwestern areas.

SOUTHEAST ANATOLIA

It is predicted to be partly and very cloudy, with rainfall and thunderstorms expected in the northern and eastern parts of the region.

Precipitation is expected to be locally strong in the surroundings of Diyarbakır and Batman, as well as in the northeastern part of Şanlıurfa and the northern parts of Siirt.

DİYARBAKIR 20°C

It is predicted to be mostly cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms starting from the night hours. Precipitation is expected to be locally strong.

GAZİANTEP 26°C

Partly and mostly cloudy

SİİRT 22°C

It is predicted to be mostly cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms. Precipitation is expected to be locally strong in the northern surroundings.

ŞANLIURFA 27°C

It is predicted to be mostly cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms. Precipitation is expected to be locally strong in the northeastern surroundings.

Weather conditions at sea

Storm is expected in the Eastern Black Sea, Southern Aegean, and Mediterranean; stormy winds are expected in the Western Black Sea, Marmara, Northern Aegean, and Lake Van.

BLACK SEA

Weather: Partly and mostly cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms. Wind: 4 to 6 from the north and northwest in the Western Black Sea, locally 7; 6 to 8 from the west and northwest, and 6 to 8 from the southeast in the Eastern Black Sea. Wave: 1.5 to 2.5 m, 3.0 to 4.0 m in the east; Visibility: Moderate, weak during rain and storm.

MARMARA

Weather: Partly and mostly cloudy, with showers in the east; Wind: 4 to 6 from the north and northeast, locally 7; Wave: 1.0 to 2.0 m, locally 2.5 m; Visibility: Good, moderate during rain.

AEGEAN

Weather: Partly and slightly cloudy; Wind: 5 to 7 from the north and northeast in the Northern Aegean; 4 to 6 from the north and northwest, 6 to 8 from the northeast in the Northern Aegean; Wave: 2.0 to 3.0 m, locally 4.0 m; Visibility: Good, moderate during storm.

MEDITERRANEAN

Weather: Partly and mostly cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms in the eastern part of the Eastern Mediterranean; Wind: 4 to 6 from the west and northwest in the Western Mediterranean, 6 to 8 in the Gulf of Antalya; 4 to 6 from the west and northwest in the Eastern Mediterranean, 6 to 8 from the west in the evening hours; Wave: 1.5 to 2.5 m, 3.0 m in the Gulf of Antalya; Visibility: Good.

LAKE VAN

Weather: Partly and mostly cloudy, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms; Wind: 4 to 6 from the west and southwest, 4 to 6 from the northwest in the evening; Wave: 0.25 to 0.75 m, locally 1.0 m; Visibility: Good, moderate during rain.