Storms loom over Türkiye as rain threatens several regions

According to the latest forecasts from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, much of Türkiye will experience cloudy weather today, with scattered showers and thunderstorms predicted across wide swathes of the country.

Regions at particular risk include the southern and eastern parts of Central Anatolia, Central and Eastern Black Sea, Eastern Anatolia, northeastern and eastern parts of Southeastern Anatolia, and parts of Thrace, including Edirne and Kirklareli.

Heavy rainfall warning for Central and Eastern Türkiye

Forecasters warn that localized heavy rain is likely in eastern Central Anatolia, the Eastern Black Sea region, and the northern parts of Eastern Anatolia. Areas around Tokat may also be affected by strong showers and possible thunderstorms.

Temperatures to stay seasonal

Despite the unsettled conditions, temperatures are expected to remain around seasonal averages throughout the country, with no major shifts predicted in the coming days.

City-by-city weather forecast for Türkiye

Mild in the West, stormy in the East

• Ankara: 22 degrees Celsius (71.6 degrees Fahrenheit), partly cloudy
• Istanbul: 21 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy
• Izmir: 26 degrees Celsius, partly to mostly sunny
• Kocaeli: 21 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy
• Bursa: 24 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy
• Balikesir: 23 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy

Thrace braces for afternoon storms

• Edirne: 23 degrees Celsius, thunderstorms expected in the afternoon
• Kirklareli: 21 degrees Celsius, afternoon thunderstorms

Central Anatolia: Mixed skies and storm risk

• Afyonkarahisar: 21 degrees Celsius, mostly cloudy
• Eskisehir: 22 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy
• Konya: 23 degrees Celsius, afternoon thunderstorms
• Nevsehir: 20 degrees Celsius, thunderstorms expected after midday

Aegean and Mediterranean stay mostly dry

• Denizli: 27 degrees Celsius, mostly sunny
• Mugla: 24 degrees Celsius, mostly sunny
• Antalya: 25 degrees Celsius, mostly sunny
• Adana: 31 degrees Celsius, mostly cloudy
• Hatay: 31 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy
• Isparta: 24 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy

Black Sea coast turns grey

• Bolu: 20 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy
• Kastamonu: 21 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy
• Zonguldak: 16 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy
• Amasya: 21 degrees Celsius, afternoon thunderstorms
• Sinop: 19 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy
• Samsun: 16 degrees Celsius, mostly cloudy, evening storms expected
• Trabzon: 15 degrees Celsius, thunderstorms throughout the day, localised heavy rainfall likely
• Artvin: 21 degrees Celsius, thunderstorms throughout the day, localised heavy rainfall likely

East Türkiye faces strong afternoon storms

• Erzurum: 20 degrees Celsius, heavy showers expected around noon
• Kars: 20 degrees Celsius, strong localised rainfall expected midday
• Malatya: 28 degrees Celsius, afternoon thunderstorms
• Van: 18 degrees Celsius, cloudy with rain expected in the afternoon

Southeast Türkiye: Hot with scattered storms

• Diyarbakir: 29 degrees Celsius, mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms
• Gaziantep: 30 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy
• Mardin: 27 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy
• Siirt: 28 degrees Celsius, cloudy with scattered storms
• Sanliurfa: 32 degrees Celsius, partly cloudy

May 12, 2025 10:01 AM GMT+03:00