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Turkish Meteorology issues yellow‑code storm warnings for 11 western provinces

On 31 July 2026 the Turkish Meteorology General Directorate (MGM) issued yellow‑code storm warnings for eleven western provinces – Balıkesir, Bursa, Çanakkale, Edirne, Istanbul, Izmir, Kırklareli, Kocaeli, Manisa, Tekirdağ and Yalova. The forecast calls for strong winds of 30‑70 km/h, with gusts up to 70 km/h, across the Marmara and North Aegean coasts, and short‑term thunderstorms in Marmara, Northwest Anatolia and Central Anatolia. Temperatures are expected to reach 43 °C in the southeast, raising forest‑fire risk, while heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the Black‑Sea provinces (Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, Kars, Ardahan, Giresun, Samsun, Ordu). In Tekirdağ, temporary sea‑entry bans were imposed in four districts and nine vessels remain anchored offshore to prevent accidents.

The agency warned that the combination of high winds, heat and low humidity could cause roof loss, fallen trees, power‑line damage, transport disruptions and heightened fire danger, urging the public to avoid open fires and to follow safety instructions.

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Balıkesir · Black Sea region · Bursa · Central Anatolia · Ibrahim Yumaklı · Istanbul · Marmara Region · Marmara Sea · Meteorology General Directorate (MGM) · Meteorology General Directorate (MGM) of Turkey · Meteorology General Directorate (Turkey) · Ministry of Interior (Turkey)

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