The General Directorate of Meteorology announced that thunderstorms are expected in Ankara after noon today. The Ankara Governorate issued a warning to citizens following the meteorological alert. In a statement on social media, it was mentioned that strong thunderstorms are expected in Ankara, with the possibility of heavy rainfall, sudden floods, lightning, hailstorms, and strong winds, advising people to be cautious and take necessary precautions.
A severe rain warning was issued for certain regions in Turkey, including the northwest of Central Anatolia, the inner parts of the Black Sea and West Karadeniz, as well as Zonguldak, Kocaeli, Sakarya, Bilecik, Kütahya, Afyonkarahisar, and Isparta areas. Citizens were advised to be cautious and prepared for possible negative effects such as sudden floods, waterlogging, lightning strikes, hailstorms, and strong winds. Additionally, a dust transportation alert was issued for the inner parts of the Mediterranean and Central Anatolia regions, warning people to expect reduced visibility, lower air quality, and transportation disruptions.
Furthermore, a warning about strong winds was issued for the Inner Aegean, inner parts of the Western Mediterranean, and the southwest of Central Anatolia, where strong winds are expected to blow from the north and northwest directions with speed ranging from 40 to 60 km/hr. Citizens were advised to be cautious and take necessary precautions against the potential dangers that may arise from the strong winds. The weather forecast for various regions in Turkey, including Marmara, Ege, Akdeniz, Inner Anatolia, Western Karadeniz, and Middle and East Karadeniz, predicted scattered rainfall with thunderstorms in certain areas, mostly cloudy skies, and varying temperatures for the day.
In detail, the forecasts for different cities like Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, Adana, Van, and Diyarbakir indicated sporadic showers and thunderstorms, mostly cloudy skies, and potential heavy rainfall in some regions. People were urged to stay alert and prepared for adverse weather conditions. The warnings also included possibilities of hailstorms, lightning strikes, and strong winds in certain areas, signaling the importance of taking necessary precautions to ensure safety and prevent any possible damages. Overall, the weather forecast highlighted the need for vigilance and readiness in dealing with the expected weather conditions across various regions in Turkey.
