Turkey will be affected by the extremely hot weather system over the coming weekend – this forecast was published by the Main Directorate of Meteorology of Turkey. According to the latest data, the air temperature will be much higher than the norm of the season in many popular Turkish resorts: for example, in Antalya, the thermometer will rise to + 36 ° C and is likely to be even higher. Accordingly, the sea near the shores is already warming up to comfortable temperatures.
Cloudy weather is expected in the western part of the country, air temperature will rise in the western regions (Marmara Sea, Aegean Sea, Western Mediterranean, Western Black Sea). According to forecasts, it will fluctuate by 4 ° C-12 ° C above the norm of the season. On the outskirts of Edirne (a city on the border with Greece) and Kirklareli, as well as on the European side of Istanbul, in the north of Tekirdag – on the north shore of the Marmara Sea, in eastern Balikesir, and the southern part of Bursa there will be showers and thunderstorms.
The thermometer on Friday will rise to the following values: in Istanbul about + 27 ° C-33 ° C, in Edirne + 32 ° C-35 ° C, in Bursa and Balikesir + 33 ° C-38 ° C, in Sakar ‘ + 32 ° C-37 ° C, in Izmir + 35 ° C-37 ° C, in Manisa + 36 ° C-39 ° C, in Aydin + 38 ° C-40 ° C, in Antalya + 33 ° C- 36 ° C, in Duzji + 32 ° C-37 ° C.
Meteorologists have also published a map of the maximum temperatures expected on the weekend. So, on Saturday in Istanbul – the city of the weekend – the temperature will average about + 32 ° C, and on Sunday – about + 36 ° C. In Izmir and Aydin – up to + 40 ° C. On Sunday in Aydin, Balikesir, Bursa, and Yalov the temperature is expected to exceed + 40 ° C. About 36 degrees are expected in Istanbul.
Weather forecasters have advised tourists to stay in hotels or shaded areas during peak hours (from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm) when the sun is most active and there is a high chance of getting heatstroke. In addition, protective equipment and hats should not be neglected.
In addition, meteorologists reported a dust storm approaching Southeastern Anatolia, an area near the Syrian border, but it could reach Antalya. In this regard, tourists are advised to exercise caution, if possible not to abuse walking the streets. Protective masks and goggles should be worn.