Turkey's Meteorology Agency Forecasts Showers, Strong Winds, and Avalanche Risks

The Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM) has issued a comprehensive weather report for April 17, 2026, detailing expected precipitation and wind conditions across the nation. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are predicted for significant portions of the country, including the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Central Anatolian regions, as well as inland areas of the West Black Sea and the western parts of East Anatolia. Notably, localized heavy rainfall is anticipated in eastern Antalya, western Southeastern Anatolia, Elazığ, and Tunceli, prompting warnings for potential floods and waterlogging. Strong winds, gusting up to 60 km/h, are expected from the southeast in the Eastern Mediterranean and Kayseri-Niğde areas, and from the north in Marmara, necessitating caution against potential disruptions. The MGM also highlighted the risk of avalanches and snowmelt in the higher elevations of the Eastern Black Sea and eastern East Anatolia due to significant snow cover on slopes. Furthermore, dust transport from North Africa is expected to affect the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, potentially reducing air quality and visibility. Despite these varied weather events, temperatures are forecast to remain above seasonal averages nationwide, with winds generally blowing from the south in western parts of the country and from the north in other areas.