29.06.2025 08:40
The meteorology department has issued a yellow code warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain, as well as strong winds, for 21 cities, including Istanbul. The wind is expected to blow strongly from the north in the Marmara and Aegean regions. It is estimated that the air temperature will be 1-3 degrees below seasonal norms in the Black Sea region, around normal in the inland areas, and above normal in other places.
```html
After the extreme heat, temperatures across the country have started to drop. The General Directorate of Meteorology issued warnings for heavy rain and strong winds.
YELLOW CODE WARNING FOR 21 PROVINCES
The Meteorology has issued a yellow code warning for Aydın, Bilecik, Çanakkale, Edirne, Istanbul, Kırklareli, Kütahya, Muğla, Sakarya, Trabzon, Yalova, Balıkesir, Bursa, Denizli, Giresun, İzmir, Kocaeli, Manisa, Ordu, Tekirdağ, and Uşak. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected in Trabzon, Giresun, and Ordu, while strong winds are anticipated in other cities.
THUNDERSTORMS AND RAIN
According to the forecasts made by the General Directorate of Meteorology: The northern parts of our country are expected to be partly, at times very cloudy, with local showers and thunderstorms in the eastern Marmara, the Black Sea (except Gümüşhane and Bayburt), and the northeastern part of Eastern Anatolia, while other areas are expected to be mostly clear. It is anticipated that the rainfall will be locally strong in Zonguldak, Bartın, Kastamonu, Sinop, Ordu, and the northeastern Black Sea coast, as well as in the northeastern part of Eastern Anatolia.
AIR TEMPERATURE: It is expected that the air temperature will be 1-3 degrees below seasonal norms in the Black Sea, around normal in the inland areas, and above normal in other regions.
WIND: Generally, light winds from the north, occasionally moderate, are expected, with strong winds from the north in the Marmara, Aegean, and Central Anatolia, and from the south in the southeastern part of Eastern Anatolia, with short-term storms (40-70 km/h) in some areas.
WARNINGS
HEAVY RAIN WARNING: According to the latest assessments; after noon, thunderstorms and heavy rain expected in the Eastern Black Sea are anticipated to be locally strong around Ordu and Giresun, as well as in the west of Trabzon, thus it is necessary to be cautious and take precautions against adverse conditions such as flash floods, water accumulation, lightning, and strong winds during the rain.
STRONG WIND WARNING: According to the latest assessments; tomorrow (Sunday), strong winds (40-60 km/h) are expected from the north in the Marmara and Aegean regions, and there may be gusty storms (70-80 km/h) along the Aegean coast, so it is necessary to be cautious and take precautions against potential adverse conditions.
```