Severe Thunderstorm Threat Looms Over istanbul as Temperatures Soar Across Turkey
ISTANBUL – residents of Istanbul are being warned to prepare for potential severe weather this evening, with thunderstorms expected after 6:00 PM. A nationwide forecast indicates a predominantly cloudy day across Turkey, with localized torrential downpours possible in several regions.
The approaching storms come as temperatures climb significantly throughout the country. Cities including Diyarbakır and Gaziantep are forecast to reach 36°C and 35°C respectively, while Adana and Burdur will see highs of 34°C. Coastal areas like Izmir and Antalya will experience partly cloudy skies with temperatures of 31°C. Authorities are advising citizens to monitor local weather updates and take necessary precautions as the unstable atmospheric conditions develop.
Hear’s a regional breakdown of today’s forecast:
* Muğla: 33°C, partly cloudy.
* Hatay: 32°C, little cloud cover and clear skies.
* Ankara: 31°C, little cloud cover, becoming partly cloudy later.
* Eskişehir: 28°C, little cloud cover, becoming partly cloudy later.
* Konya: 32°C, little cloud cover, becoming partly cloudy later.
* Nevşehir: 27°C, little cloud cover, becoming partly cloudy later.
* Bolu: 27°C, little cloud cover, becoming partly cloudy later.
* Düzce: 28°C, little cloud cover, becoming partly cloudy later.
* Sinop: 28°C, little cloud cover, becoming partly cloudy later.
* Zonguldak: 24°C, little cloud cover, becoming partly cloudy later.
* Amasya: 32°C, partly cloudy.
* Rize: 26°C, partly cloudy.
* Samsun: 26°C, partly cloudy.
* Trabzon: 25°C, partly cloudy.
* Erzurum: 27°C, little cloud cover and clear skies.
* Kars: 23°C,little cloud cover and clear skies.
* Malatya: 32°C,little cloud cover and clear skies.
* From: 25°C, little cloud cover and clear skies.
* Siirt: 34°C, little cloud cover and clear skies.
* Mardin: 32°C,little cloud cover and clear skies.
Burdur is also under alert for afternoon and evening thunderstorms. the overall pattern suggests a dynamic weather situation across Turkey, requiring continued vigilance.