Yellow Alert in 23 Cities Including Istanbul: Strong Shower and Storm Warning

According to the statement made by the Istanbul Regional Forecast and Early Warning Center of the 1st Regional Directorate of Meteorology, local heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected in the east of Kırklareli and north of Tekirdağ from the night hours, and in the west of Istanbul and Kocaeli from the morning hours.

It is necessary to be careful and cautious against negativities such as floods, floods, lightning, strong winds and transportation disruptions that may occur due to rain.

CRITICAL WARNING FROM AKOM

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Affairs and Risk Management Department (AKOM) said, "The rains that are expected to be seen intermittently today are expected to increase their impact starting from Friday (Tomorrow) morning (08.00), and will be effective in the form of strong thunderstorms in places with storm force winds (40-70km/h) at intervals throughout the day throughout the city, while the temperatures are expected to be in the range of 18-20°C."

ISTANBUL GOVERNORSHIP

Istanbul governorship said, "According to the evaluations of the General Directorate of Meteorology; showers and thunderstorms, which are expected to continue intermittently today (Thursday, 01.10.2026), are expected to be strong in places from the morning hours until the night hours tomorrow (Friday, 02.10.2026).

It is estimated that showers and thunderstorms will continue intermittently in our city until noon on Saturday, 03.10.2026.

With the rain, temperatures are expected to decrease noticeably and remain 3 to 5°C below seasonal norms.

Of the wind; It is expected to blow strongly (40-60 km/hour) from the north and northeast (Northeast) directions, and sometimes as a short-term storm (50-70 km/hour).

"One must be careful and cautious against adverse events such as floods, inundations, lightning, strong winds during rainfall and disruptions in transportation that may be caused by heavy rain and wind."

YELLOW ALERT IN 23 CITIES INCLUDING ISTANBUL

Meteorology issued a yellow code warning for "Adana, Adıyaman, Balıkesir, Bingöl, Bitlis, Çanakkale, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Hatay, Mersin, İstanbul, Kastamonu, Kırklareli, Kocaeli, Malatya, Kahramanmaraş, Muş, Siirt, Sinop, Tekirdağ, Şanlıurfa, Batman, Osmaniye".

STORM AND SHOWERS WARNING FOR WESTERN BLACK SEA, MARMARA AND AEGEAN

Storms are expected in the Western Black Sea, Marmara and Aegean seas, and heavy showers are expected in some parts of the Marmara Region.

According to the statements made by the General Directorate of Meteorology, local strong and thunderstorms are expected tomorrow in the east of Kırklareli, the north of Tekirdağ, Istanbul, the west of Kocaeli, the east of Çanakkale and the north of Balıkesir.

Storms are expected in the Western Black Sea, Marmara and Aegean Sea.

It is necessary to be careful and cautious against negativities such as floods, floods, lightning, strong winds and transportation disruptions.