Severe Weather Alert: Yellow Code Issued for Multiple Provinces Amid Storm Warnings

Heavy downpours are expected to develop during the afternoon hours, particularly targeting the Giresun surroundings and the western parts of Trabzon, based on weather forecasts issued by the agency. Precipitation in these northern coastal zones is slated to intensify rapidly, with the high-risk window running from 5:00 p.m. local time on Thursday through 3:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14.

Provinces Under Yellow Weather Alerts

The meteorological map outlines active warnings for 21 provinces, highlighting hazards ranging from intense electrical storms to strong winds. According to disaster management data, the affected territories include Ağrı, Balıkesir, Bursa, Çanakkale, Edirne, Erzurum, Giresun, İstanbul, İzmir, Kars, Kırklareli, Kocaeli, Manisa, Ordu, Sakarya, Samsun, Sinop, Tekirdağ, Trabzon, Yalova, and Ardahan.

While Marmara and North Aegean zones face considerable wind velocity, Black Sea and Eastern Anatolian provinces remain on alert for sudden surface runoff and localized water accumulation. Municipal teams in major metropolitan centers like İstanbul and İzmir have reviewed emergency readiness protocols to manage potential street flooding.

Five-Day Regional Forecast and Outlook

Meteorological tracking covering August 13 through August 19 indicates a gradual shift in atmospheric stability across the country. On Thursday, August 13, northern sectors will experience localized thunderstorms alongside strong winds sweeping through Marmara and the North Aegean. By Friday, August 14, precipitation will remain concentrated across northern elevations and parts of the Black Sea coast.

Warmer temperatures will begin pushing back into southern and interior districts by Saturday, August 15, even as northern provinces continue to record intermittent showers. Sunday, August 16, and Monday, August 17, will see wet weather contract to isolated northern fringes, while southern regions stay clear and warm. By Tuesday, August 18, and Wednesday, August 19, atmospheric conditions are expected to stabilize widely, bringing clear skies and calm weather across most regions.