Turkey issues storm warnings as strong winds and thunderstorms hit northern regions

Turkey strong winds thunderstorms yellow‑code alerts fire risk

Turkey’s Meteorology General Directorate (MGM) issued yellow‑code alerts for 31 July 2026, warning of strong winds of 40–70 km/h, gusts up to 70 km/h and short‑term thunderstorms across the Marmara, Black Sea, Central Anatolia and northern Aegean coasts. Heavy rain and hail are forecast for the Black‑Sea provinces of Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, Kars, Ardahan, Giresun, Samsun and Ordu. The wind advisory covers 11 western provinces – Balıkesir, Bursa, Çanakkale, Edirne, Istanbul, Izmir, Kırklareli, Kocaeli, Manisa, Tekirdağ and Yalova – and warns of roof loss, fallen trees, transport disruptions and heightened forest‑fire risk. High temperatures, up to 43 °C in the southeast, together with low humidity, increase fire danger. Authorities urge residents to avoid open flames, secure loose objects and take precautions on roads and near forests.

Entities: Black Sea region · Bursa · Central Anatolia · Istanbul · Marmara Region · Meteorology General Directorate (MGM) · Meteorology General Directorate (MGM) of Turkey · Meteorology General Directorate (Turkey) · Ministry of Interior (Turkey) · Turkey · Turkish State Meteorology Directorate · Yalova

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[DISPUTED] Temperatures will stay near seasonal norms with no major change expected. (MGM)
[● 16 SOURCES] The Meteorology General Directorate issued yellow‑code storm warnings for eleven provinces on 31 July 2026. (MGM)
[● 3 SOURCES] Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in the Black Sea region and eastern provinces including Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, Kars, Ardahan, Giresun, Samsun and Ordu. (Meteorology General Directorate forecasts)
[● 5 SOURCES] The Ministry of Interior also released yellow‑code warnings for the same regions. (Ministry of Interior)
[● 6 SOURCES] Authorities warned that strong winds could cause roof loss, fallen trees or poles, transport disruptions and increase forest‑fire risk. (Meteorology General Directorate and local authorities)
[● 16 SOURCES] Wind speeds of 40‑70 km/h, with gusts up to 70 km/h, are forecast for the Marmara and northern Aegean coasts. (MGM)
[● 16 SOURCES] MGM forecast strong winds of 40–70 km/h, with gusts up to 70 km/h, in the Marmara and northern Aegean coasts on 31 July 2026. (MGM)
[● 9 SOURCES] Strong winds could cause roof loss, fallen trees, transport disruptions and increase forest‑fire risk. (MGM)
[● 16 SOURCES] Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in Black Sea region provinces (Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, Kars, Ardahan, Giresun, Samsun, Ordu). (MGM)
[● 16 SOURCES] The forecast includes short‑lived thunderstorms in Marmara, Northwest Anatolia and Central Anatolia. (MGM)
[● 6 SOURCES] Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in the Black Sea region provinces (Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, Kars, Ardahan, Giresun, Samsun, Ordu). (MGM)
[● 15 SOURCES] Meteorology General Directorate issued yellow‑code alerts for strong winds (40–70 km/h) and short‑term thunderstorms on 31 July 2026 across Turkey. (MGM forecasts reported in multiple articles)