The heatwave is affecting almost the entire country, especially Istanbul. According to AKOM data, the heatwave is expected to continue in the Marmara region until Monday, with temperatures expected to remain in the range of 34-37 degrees Celsius due to high humidity levels of 50-95 percent, and these values may feel 5-10 degrees higher than measured.
Kartal, Kadikoy, Florya, Beylikduz
Caution for southern coast AKOM’s statement noted that the perceived temperature on the southern coast, especially in Kartal, Kadikoy, Florya and Beylikduz, where the highest temperatures and humidity are measured, has reached dangerous values of over 40 degrees.
☀️Dangerous Temperature Warning! ☀️ pic.twitter.com/Y3AimtI7fF
— Acom (@ibbAkom) July 19, 2024
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It was therefore emphasized that it is beneficial for the health of citizens, especially the elderly, pregnant women, children and those suffering from diseases such as asthma and heart failure, to avoid sunny environments at noon. Temperatures in Istanbul are expected to be 4-7 degrees above the seasonal normal until July 22, and about 1-3 degrees above the seasonal normal from July 23 to August 5.
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ŞEN: Tropical nights continue
CNN Turkey meteorologist Orhan Şen also warned that “tropical nights will continue” and that the weather conditions will continue into Tuesday. In a statement on his social media accounts, Şen said:
It’s Friday in Istanbul, the temperature at noon is 36 degrees Celsius, the humidity is 55% at noon and 90% in the evening and at night. Istanbul will continue to experience tropical nights, with high humidity and sweltering nights. “These weather conditions in Istanbul will continue until Tuesday, when it will rain and the temperature will drop to 32 degrees.”
Today, Friday, the temperature in Istanbul is 36°C at noon, with humidity of 55% at noon and 90% in the evening and night. Istanbul will experience tropical nights, with high humidity and sweltering nights.
This weather condition in Istanbul will continue until Tuesday, when rain will fall and temperatures will drop to 32°C.
— Professor Orhan Şen (@TemizHava) July 19, 2024 
The weather in this country
Meanwhile, according to the forecast received from the General Directorate of Meteorology, partly cloudy, at times very cloudy, is expected in the northern, central and eastern parts of the country, the Eastern Black Sea, northern Eastern Anatolia, Edirne, Kirklareli, around Bolu, Karabük, Ordu, Hakkari and in the northern and western parts of Van, in the east it will be cloudy to sunny with localized showers and thunderstorms.
Rainfall; locally heavy is expected along the eastern Black Sea coast, around Artvin, Kars and Ardahan, and in the northern and eastern districts of Erzurum.
Temperatures are not expected to change significantly. The trend is estimated to be above seasonal norms across the country.
Winds will be generally northerly, weak from the south and west along the Mediterranean coast and southeastern Anatolia, becoming stronger from the north at times to moderate strength in the southwestern Marmara, the North Aegean Sea, and in and around the central Black Sea. Winds in central Anatolia (40-60°C) are expected to blow at speeds of up to 30 km/h.
Here are the expected weather conditions and maximum temperatures for the day in some states:
Ankara: Partly cloudy or slightly cloudy 34
Istanbul: Partly cloudy, partly very cloudy over time, with brief localized showers around Çatalca at 12:35 p.m.
Izmir: Cloudy with occasional sunny spells 40
Adana: Cloudy with occasional sunny spells 37
Antalya: Cloudy with occasional sunny spells 41
Samsung: Partly cloudy 33
Trabzon: Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Locally heavy rain is expected. 29
Erzurum: Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Heavy rainfall in the north and east.
Diyarbakir: Partly cloudy with occasional sunny spells 40
