Yellow code warning from Meteorology for 14 provinces

According to the latest weather forecasts from Meteorology; A yellow code warning was issued for 14 provinces. There will be thunderstorms in Marmara, the north of the Aegean, the Black Sea, the north of Central Anatolia and the east of Eastern Anatolia. Air temperatures are expected to drop noticeably across the country. So, what is Code Yellow? In what situations does meteorology issue a code yellow warning?

WHAT DOES CODE YELLOW MEAN?

Code yellow is a meteorological warning level that indicates that weather conditions may be potentially dangerous. While weather events at this level have the possibility of negatively affecting daily life, citizens need to follow the forecasts and official warnings.

Code yellow is not the highest level in the weather warning system. Warnings are generally evaluated at three levels: yellow, orange and red.

IN WHAT CASES DOES METEOROLOGY GIVE THE YELLOW CODE?

The General Directorate of Meteorology can issue a yellow code warning in cases where various weather events may pose a risk in certain regions. Among these, in particular;

Heavy and sometimes very heavy rain,

thunderstorm,

Strong wind and storm,

heavy snowfall,

Icing and frost,

There are weather events such as fog and reduced visibility.

Depending on the type of warning, risks such as transportation disruptions, floods, lightning, roof flying and falling trees may arise.

WHAT TO DO WHEN A CODE YELLOW IS GIVEN?

Code yellow does not mean that an extraordinary situation is occurring, but it indicates that weather conditions may affect daily life. For this reason, it is important for citizens to follow the current forecasts and warnings published by the General Directorate of Meteorology.

It is necessary to avoid being in open areas, especially during heavy rain and storms, to make transportation plans taking weather conditions into account and to follow official statements.