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Türkiye’s State Meteorological Service issued a yellow weather alert on Feb. 19, warning of heavy rainfall, strong winds, snowfall and desert dust affecting multiple regions across the country.
According to the latest forecasts, much of the country will experience partly to heavily cloudy conditions with intermittent precipitation in several provinces. Authorities warned residents to remain cautious due to risks including flooding, transport disruption and reduced air quality.
The warning covers the Western and Eastern Black Sea regions, Central Black Sea coast, Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia, as well as northern districts of Ankara, Sivas, Hatay, Osmaniye and Kahramanmaras.
Meteorologists said rainfall will mainly appear as showers along coastal areas, while inland regions are expected to see sleet and snowfall in higher elevations.
The Meteorological General Directorate issued a yellow coded storm warning for the northern provinces of Sinop and Samsun, where winds could reach speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour.
Yellow alerts indicate potentially dangerous weather conditions that may disrupt daily activities, although such events are not considered extraordinary.
Strong rainfall is expected to affect Artvin and Rize in particular, while rain or showers are forecast in 16 provinces, including:
Snowfall warnings were issued for five provinces:
Officials said strong winds could cause roof damage, falling trees and disruptions to transportation.
Authorities also warned of icing and frost in northeastern Eastern Anatolia during morning and nighttime hours. Avalanche risk remains high in elevated areas of Eastern Anatolia and the interior highlands of the Eastern Black Sea, where heavy snow cover persists.
In southeastern regions, desert dust transport is expected to reduce air quality and visibility and may lead to mud-like rainfall.
Meteorologists said temperatures will rise by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius in western regions, while interior and eastern areas will see temperatures fall by 2 to 4 degrees. No significant temperature change is expected elsewhere.
Winds will generally blow from southern and western directions, while northern winds will dominate in the Mediterranean and Southeastern Anatolia. Strong winds are also expected along the Western Black Sea coast and western Mediterranean.
Authorities warned residents in affected areas to take precautions against flash floods, waterlogging, transportation disruptions and possible carbon monoxide poisoning linked to heating systems.
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