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Turkey weather shift brings thunderstorms and cooler temperatures
A significant weather shift is expected across Turkey, as prolonged heatwaves give way to cooler temperatures and widespread precipitation. According to the General Directorate of Meteorology, while temperatures in regions like the Aegean and Southeast Anatolia may reach highs of 39-41 degrees Celsius in the coming days, a new weather system arriving from the north is expected to bring relief.
Starting Friday, August 28, and continuing through the weekend, many provinces will experience thunderstorms and heavy rain. Major cities including Istanbul and Ankara are forecasted to see a notable drop in temperatures, with Istanbul potentially seeing a decrease of up to 10 degrees Celsius. The rainfall is expected to be particularly active in the Black Sea, Marmara, and Central Anatolia regions.
Meteorological experts note that this transition is a seasonal occurrence caused by the weakening of North African air currents and the arrival of cooler air from the north. While most of the country will benefit from the cooling effect, warnings have been issued for potential flash floods, localized heavy downpours, and strong winds in coastal areas such as Zonguldak and Bartin.
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Adil Tek · Ankara · Bartın · Cengiz Çelik · Diyarbakır · Istanbul · Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü · Orhan Şen · Russia · Turkey · Zonguldak
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Temperatures in Turkey's northern, central, and western regions are expected to decrease significantly starting Friday. epochtimestr.com · haber.mynet.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rain and thunderstorms are expected in the Toros Mountains, Eastern Black Sea, Ordu, Tokat, Erzincan, Ardahan, Osmaniye, Hatay, and western Kahramanmaraş. epochtimestr.com · haber.mynet.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Temperatures in eastern Central Anatolia and the Eastern Anatolia region are predicted to drop by 2 to 4 degrees. epochtimestr.com · haber.mynet.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Strong winds reaching speeds of 40 to 60 kilometers per hour are forecasted for the coasts of Zonguldak and Bartın. epochtimestr.com