Strong Winds in the West, Showers in the East: June 23 Weather Forecast Across Turkey
According to the latest forecasts from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, Turkey is set to experience a mix of weather conditions today. While strong northern winds will dominate the western regions, local showers and thunderstorms are expected in parts of the east. Temperatures continue to stay above seasonal norms and are expected to rise even further.
Wind Alert for the West
Western parts of Turkey, particularly Western Marmara and the Aegean coast, will face strong winds today. Winds blowing from the north and northeast may reach speeds of 40 to 60 kilometers per hour. Areas such as coastal Aegean, Northern Mediterranean, Eastern Central Anatolia, and parts of Southeastern Anatolia will also feel the impact of these gusty winds.
Marmara Region
Skies will be mostly clear across Marmara with strong northerly winds expected in the western parts.
- Istanbul 18 to 29 degrees, sunny
- Edirne 15 to 35 degrees, clear skies
Aegean Region
The region will remain sunny with some clouds in the south and east. Coastal areas will experience strong northern winds.
- Izmir 21 to 35 degrees, clear
- Mugla 18 to 35 degrees, sunny
- Usak 10 to 30 degrees, clear skies
Mediterranean Region
Partly cloudy skies are expected, with local thunderstorms in the inner parts of Antalya and Eastern Mediterranean in the evening.
- Antalya 25 to 36 degrees, storms expected inland later
- Adana 23 to 36 degrees, partly cloudy with evening showers
- Hatay 23 to 31 degrees, partly cloudy
Central Anatolia
Generally clear with increasing clouds in the south. Local thunderstorms expected this evening.
- Ankara 12 to 28 degrees, partly cloudy
- Eskisehir 11 to 28 degrees, clear
- Konya 15 to 27 degrees, chance of evening thunderstorms
Western Black Sea
Skies will be clear with calm conditions.
Central and Eastern Black Sea
More clouds here, especially along the eastern coast, with occasional rain and thunderstorms.
Eastern Anatolia
Partly cloudy skies with increasing cloudiness in the northeast and occasional thunderstorms.
- Kars 7 to 21 degrees, scattered showers
Southeastern Anatolia
Calm and sunny weather across the region.
- Diyarbakir 22 to 36 degrees, clear skies
- Mardin 23 to 35 degrees, warm and clear
Summary
Turkey’s weather today shows a distinct west-east divide. Western regions will battle strong winds, while parts of the east prepare for local downpours and storms. Heat continues to climb across the country, signaling a hot week ahead.
