Temperatures to drop across Turkey, heavy rain and snow coming

According to the weather report issued by the Turkish Meteorological Service on October 18, temperatures are expected to drop across the country. Snowfall warnings have been issued for the Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia regions, while heavy rain is anticipated in northern parts of the country.

As mid-October approaches, warm weather is rapidly giving way to colder conditions. The latest forecast predicts that the weather will be partly cloudy, with some areas experiencing overcast skies.

SNOWFALL EXPECTED

Rain and showers are forecasted for the eastern Marmara region, the Black Sea, northern and eastern parts of Eastern Anatolia, as well as around Sivas, Çankırı, and northern Ankara. In the higher areas of the inland Black Sea and eastern highlands of Eastern Anatolia, sleet and snow are expected.

Flood, Landslide Warnings:

Strong rainfall is expected along the Black Sea coast, and there are warnings for potential floods, landslides, lightning strikes, strong winds, and disruptions in transportation.

Temperature Drops

Temperatures are expected to drop by 3-6°C in the interior and southern regions, falling below seasonal norms across the country.

REGIONAL FORECASTS

– MARMARA: Partly cloudy with intermittent showers in the eastern regions

– Edirne: 18°C, partly cloudy.
– Istanbul: 17°C, overcast with intermittent showers.

– AEGEAN: Partly cloudy, with strong northern winds (40-60 km/h) in inland areas. Frost is expected at high altitudes.

– İzmir: 23°C, partly cloudy.
– MUGLA: 23°C, partly cloudy.

– MEDITERRANEAN: Partly cloudy with strong northern winds in high-altitude areas and frost expected in the Lake District.

– Adana: 26°C, partly cloudy.
– ANTALYA: 28°C, partly cloudy.

– Central Anatolia: Partly to mostly cloudy, with intermittent showers around Sivas, Çankırı, and northern Ankara. Localized fog is expected in the morning and evening. Frost may occur at higher elevations.

    – Ankara: 12°C, partly cloudy, with short periods of rain in northern areas.

– Western Black Sea: Mostly cloudy with intermittent rain and thunderstorms. Strong local rainfall is anticipated along the coastal areas.

– Central and Eastern Black Sea: Overcast with intermittent showers and thunderstorms. Sleet and snow are expected in the inland higher regions of Eastern Black Sea.

– Eastern Anatolia: Partly cloudy with rain and thunderstorms in the northern and eastern regions. Sleet and snow are expected in the higher northern areas.

    – Kars: 8°C, mostly cloudy with intermittent showers. Sleet and snow are expected at night in higher elevations.

– Southeastern Anatolia: Mostly cloudy.

    – Diyarbakır: 19°C, partly cloudy.

    – Antep: 21°C, partly cloudy.

    – Urfa: 21°C, partly cloudy.