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Meteorology Office Forecasts Heavy Rain and Storm Winds for August 14, 2026
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkey /Environment & Climate

Meteorology Office Forecasts Heavy Rain and Storm Winds for August 14, 2026

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkey's General Directorate of Meteorology issued a weather report for Friday, August 14, 2026.
  • Heavy rainfall is expected in specific regions, including Ordu, Giresun, and parts of the Eastern Mediterranean.
  • Strong winds, described as storm-like, are forecast for areas like Marmara, the North and Aegean coasts, and Eastern Anatolia.

Turkey's General Directorate of Meteorology has released its weather forecast for Friday, August 14, 2026, predicting varied conditions across the country. Residents in several regions should prepare for significant weather events.

Heavy rainfall is anticipated in the morning hours around Ordu and Giresun. Later in the day, the forecast indicates that the Toroslar region in the Eastern Mediterranean, along with Rize, Artvin, Kars, and Ardahan provinces, and the northeastern districts of Erzurum, will experience intense precipitation.

In addition to the rain, strong winds are expected to sweep through various parts of the country. The meteorological agency forecasts storm-like winds in the Marmara region, along the North and Aegean coasts, and across Eastern Anatolia. Citizens are advised to stay informed about the developing weather conditions.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.