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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.
Entities
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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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 20 SOURCES] Wind speeds of 30‑70 km/h, with gusts up to 70 km/h, are forecast for the Marmara and northern Aegean coasts. epochtimestr.com · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · www.haberturk.com · www.gazeteabc.com · www.aydinses.com · +10 more
- [DISPUTED] Temperatures will stay near seasonal norms with no major change expected. www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · www.gazeteabc.com · www.aydinses.com · epochtimestr.com · www.haber16.com · +5 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] The Meteorology General Directorate issued yellow‑code storm warnings for eleven provinces on 31 July 2026. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.gazeteabc.com · www.aydinses.com · epochtimestr.com · www.haber16.com · +5 more
- [● 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. www.haber16.com · www.haberturk.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Ministry of Interior also released yellow‑code warnings for the same regions. www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · www.dunya.com · halktv.com.tr
- [● 6 SOURCES] Authorities warned that strong winds could cause roof loss, fallen trees or poles, transport disruptions and increase forest‑fire risk. epochtimestr.com · www.haber16.com · www.haberturk.com
- [● 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. www.gazeteabc.com · www.aydinses.com · epochtimestr.com · www.haber16.com · www.mersinhaber.com · +5 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] Strong winds could cause roof loss, fallen trees, transport disruptions and increase forest‑fire risk. www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · www.dunya.com · halktv.com.tr · www.haber16.com · beyazgazete.com · +7 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in Black Sea region provinces (Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, Kars, Ardahan, Giresun, Samsun, Ordu). www.gazeteabc.com · www.aydinses.com · epochtimestr.com · www.haber16.com · www.mersinhaber.com · +5 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The forecast includes short‑lived thunderstorms in Marmara, Northwest Anatolia and Central Anatolia. www.gazeteabc.com · www.aydinses.com · epochtimestr.com · www.haber16.com · www.mersinhaber.com · +10 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in the Black Sea region provinces (Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, Kars, Ardahan, Giresun, Samsun, Ordu). www.gazeteabc.com · www.aydinses.com · www.haber16.com · halktv.com.tr · www.turkgun.com · +6 more
- [● 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. www.gazeteabc.com · www.aydinses.com · epochtimestr.com · www.haber16.com · beyazgazete.com · +5 more