15.11.2026 09:20
The General Directorate of Meteorology issued a yellow-code warning for Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize and Artvin, where locally heavy showers are expected along the Eastern Black Sea coast. The warning will remain in effect until 23:00 in the region, where 21-50 kilograms of precipitation per square meter are expected. Wind is expected to blow at 40-60 kilometers per hour in Marmara and the Northern Aegean and along the Central and Eastern Black Sea coasts. AKOM, meanwhile, announced that no precipitation is expected in Istanbul today.
Across Turkey, partly and very cloudy weather will be effective today. While showers are expected in many parts of the country, a heavy rainfall warning has been issued for the Eastern Black Sea coast.
YELLOW-CODE WARNING FOR 5 PROVINCES
According to the latest assessments of the General Directorate of Meteorology, showers are expected today in the northern parts of the Aegean, the north and east of Central Anatolia, and the inland parts of the Western Black Sea. Thunderstorms will also be effective locally in the Central and Eastern Black Sea, the north and west of Eastern Anatolia, the Gulf of Iskenderun, and around Sinop. Rainfall is expected to be locally heavy along the Eastern Black Sea coast.
The yellow-code warning issued for Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize and Artvin began at 00:00 and will continue until 23:00. Rainfall of 21 to 50 kilograms per square meter is expected in the region. The Trabzon Governor's Office, which shared the warning, called on citizens to be careful against the risk of floods and flash floods.
SEA STORM IN THE EASTERN BLACK SEA
Meteorology also issued a storm warning for the seas for the Eastern Black Sea. The wind, expected to blow from the west and northwest at a speed of 50-75 kilometers per hour, is forecast to lose its effect around noon. It was stated that the storm could cause disruptions in maritime transport.
WIND TO REACH 60 KILOMETERS
The wind is generally expected to blow lightly from northern directions, occasionally at moderate strength. Strong winds are expected from the northeast in Marmara and the Northern Aegean, and from the northwest along the Central and Eastern Black Sea coasts at a speed of 40-60 kilometers per hour. Meteorology called on citizens to take precautions against possible adverse effects caused by the wind.
SNOW IN HIGHER AREAS
In the higher parts of Gümüşhane, Bayburt, Erzurum, Kars, Ağrı and Ardahan, precipitation is expected to appear as sleet and locally as snow. Haze and local fog are expected to form in inland and eastern areas during the night and morning hours.
NO SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN TEMPERATURES EXPECTED
Air temperatures are expected to remain above seasonal norms in inland and northern areas, and around seasonal norms elsewhere.
AKOM: NO RAIN IN ISTANBUL TODAY
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) published its weekly weather forecast report dated November 14. According to the report, partly and very cloudy weather will prevail in Istanbul today, with no rain expected. Temperatures are forecast to range between 8 and 14 degrees.
Partly and slightly cloudy weather is expected in the city on Monday, November 16, while temperatures are predicted to be between 9 and 15 degrees.
SHOWERS RETURN ON TUESDAY
According to AKOM's forecast, thunderstorms will become effective again in Istanbul on Tuesday, November 17. In the city, where 3 to 7 kilograms of rainfall per square meter is expected, temperatures are forecast to be between 10 and 16 degrees. Temperatures are predicted to rise to 13-18 degrees on Wednesday, November 18, while partly cloudy weather with temperatures in the 12-19 degree range is expected on November 19 and 20.
WEATHER IN MAJOR CITIES TODAY
Ankara: Partly cloudy, 15 degrees
Izmir: Partly cloudy, 21 degrees
Bursa: Partly cloudy, 13 degrees
Antalya: Sunny, 23 degrees
Adana: Sunny, 25 degrees
Trabzon: Rainy, 16 degrees
Gaziantep: Sunny, 20 degrees
Diyarbakır: Sunny, 19 degrees
Ağrı: Partly cloudy, 10 degrees