Weather alert: Yellow warning issued for 18 Turkish cities

The General Directorate of Meteorology in Turkey has issued a "yellow" coded warning for 18 cities in the Marmara, Aegean, and Western Mediterranean regions.
The warning covers various weather conditions, including rain, snow, and thunderstorms.
Precipitation will be a mix of rain and snow in some regions, including the west of Thrace, southern Marmara, north and east of the Central Aegean, Central Anatolia, interior of the Black Sea, and Eastern Anatolia.
Strong precipitation (21-50 kg/m2) is anticipated in certain areas, with Muğla and Çanakkale surroundings, north and west of İzmir and Manisa, south and west of Balıkesir, and coastal districts of Aydın likely to be affected.
Very strong precipitation (51-75 kg/m2) is expected in coastal parts of Muğla.
The public is advised to exercise caution against adverse weather conditions such as flooding, landslides, lightning, and the risk of tornadoes in coastal areas.
Local hail, strong winds, and blizzards are anticipated in regions with expected snowfall.
Western Mediterranean areas may experience strong showers (21-60 kg/m2) in the eastern parts of Antalya, southern parts of Isparta, and eastern parts of Burdur.
Eastern Mediterranean regions are expected to see strong showers (21-60 kg/m2) in the eastern surroundings of Adana, eastern Mersin, and coastal parts of Hatay.
Winds from the north and northeast directions are expected in the west of Marmara and North Aegean coasts, requiring caution against potential effects such as tree and pole toppling, roof flying, and transportation disruptions.
People are urged to stay updated on weather developments and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during the forecasted adverse conditions. (ILKHA)
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