Heatwave Alert: Temperatures Exceed Seasonal Norms with Some Cities Expecting 38°C – Vezir Agency
Comprehensive Weather Outlook for Thursday, June 19
The Meteorological Directorate has issued its latest forecast indicating that the majority of Turkey will experience predominantly clear and sunny weather conditions throughout the day. However, as the afternoon progresses, there is a likelihood of localized showers and thunderstorms emerging, particularly in the inland areas of Trabzon and Rize. Elsewhere, the skies are expected to remain largely cloud-free, providing optimal conditions for outdoor activities.
This period marks the peak of summer, with temperatures soaring above seasonal averages across the country. Notably, in the Marmara region, thermometers are projected to exceed 30°C, while in the southern parts of Turkey, daytime temperatures could push towards 40°C, reflecting an intense summer heatwave. Winds are anticipated to be gentle, predominantly blowing from the north, with occasional moderate gusts that may influence local weather patterns.
Regional Temperature and Weather Details
- Marmara Region:
- Balıkesir: 33°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Edirne: 34°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Istanbul: 30°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Kırklareli: 33°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Ege Region:
- Afyonkarahisar: 30°C, mostly clear and sunny
- İzmir: 36°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Muğla: 36°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Uşak: 32°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Akdeniz (Mediterranean) Region:
- Adana: 37°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Antalya: 38°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Hatay: 31°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Isparta: 32°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Inner Anatolia:
- Ankara: 31°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Eskişehir: 32°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Konya: 30°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Sivas: 26°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Western Black Sea:
- Bolu: 29°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Düzce: 30°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Sinop: 28°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Zonguldak: 25°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Central and Eastern Black Sea:
- Amasya: 31°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Rize: 26°C, mostly clear with increasing cloudiness later, localized showers and thunderstorms expected in inland areas after midday
- Samsun: 27°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Trabzon: 24°C, mostly clear initially, with increasing cloudiness and local thunderstorms in the interior regions after noon
- Eastern Anatolia:
- Erzurum: 25°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Kars: 24°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Malatya: 34°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Van: 24°C, mostly clear and sunny
- South-Eastern Anatolia:
- Diyarbakır: 38°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Gaziantep: 36°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Mardin: 34°C, mostly clear and sunny
- Siirt: 36°C, mostly clear and sunny
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