Strong Precipitation Wave Approaching Turkey from the Balkans

According to assessments by the General Directorate of Meteorology, a rainy weather wave coming via the Balkans is entering the country through Thrace. While a yellow-coded warning was issued for Edirne, Kırklareli, and Tekirdağ, the precipitation is expected to increase its impact in Marmara and the Aegean on Friday.

While the rainy weather wave coming via the Balkans is entering the country through Thrace, the system is expected to be effective with thundershowers in the Marmara and Aegean regions. It is estimated that air temperatures will drop along with the precipitation, and mild weather in Istanbul will leave its place to a cool atmosphere. On Friday, the air temperature in Istanbul is projected to be around 21 degrees, and drop to 16 degrees during nighttime hours.

The General Directorate of Meteorology published a yellow-coded meteorological warning for Edirne, Tekirdağ, and Kırklareli. It was reported that locally heavy showers and thundershowers will be seen in these three provinces on Friday, October 23, 2026, and 21 to 50 kilograms of precipitation per square meter is expected. Authorities warned citizens against potential floods, inundation, lightning, and disruptions in transportation.