Hot Weather Expected in Hatay This Weekend, Thunderstorms Expected Starting Early Week

According to the latest data from the Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü, temperatures in the Hatay region will progress along seasonal normals starting this weekend. Forecasts for July 4, Saturday, indicate that the weather will be slightly cloudy, with temperatures fluctuating between 24 and 30 degrees. The humidity felt during the day will rise from 62 percent to 90 percent levels, while the wind is expected to blow at an average speed of 23 kilometers per hour, reaching 56 kilometers per hour at times. These data suggest that the weekend will be open and hot, but humidity may feel stifling.

On Sunday, the second day of the week, the weather is expected to show similarities. It is predicted that the sky will be partly cloudy on July 5, Sunday, with the lowest temperature around 25 and the highest temperature around 30 degrees. Similar to Saturday, the high humidity rate and temperatures reaching 30 degrees require citizens to take precautions against heatstroke. It is stated that following the hot and humid weekend, atmospheric dynamics will show a change starting from the beginning of the week.

Warnings regarding the entry of rainy weather into the region are clearest for Monday. According to the 5-day forecast maps of meteorology officials, a sudden weather change will occur in Hatay starting from July 6, Monday. It is expected that thunderstorms/showers will start to make their presence felt on this date, which will cause a drop in temperature values. Particularly for those engaged in agricultural activities and working outdoors, Monday is seen as a critical threshold as the start of the rains.

The impact of rainy weather systems will not be limited to Monday. According to forecasts, thunderstorms/showers will continue to be effective over the region on Tuesday and Wednesday as well. During this three-day process, the lowest temperatures are expected to be 24-25 degrees, and the highest temperatures to be at 28-29 degrees levels. The fact that the humidity rate accompanied by the rains can reach up to 90 percent again indicates that the air will retain its stifling nature with the evaporation that may occur after the rain. The drop of a few degrees in temperatures towards the middle of the week will make the cooling effect of the rainy weather felt.

In summary, in the next five-day period in Hatay, a rainy and cool week regime will prevail after a hot and humid weekend transition. It would be beneficial for citizens to take precautions such as umbrellas and raincoats against the expected thunderstorms on July 6-7-8, and to be careful against the risk of flooding. Although meteorology data does not provide definitive information on whether this rain wave will have a drought-breaking effect, these forecasts should be taken into consideration for short-term planning.