Meteorology Alert: Storm in Southern Aegean Coast

The Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM) has issued a storm warning for the southern Aegean Sea, specifically the areas between Bodrum and Kaş.

Details from MGM

According to MGM’s announcement, the wind in the southern Aegean Sea (Bodrum-Kaş) is expected to blow from the west and northwest at a storm strength of 6 to 8 on the Beaufort scale in the afternoon. The storm is expected to lose its intensity by the evening hours.

Eastern Black Sea Storm Warning for Tomorrow

Additionally, a storm is expected in the western part of the Eastern Black Sea (Sinop-Samsun) starting from tomorrow morning. Winds from the west and northwest are expected to blow at a storm strength of 6 to 8 (50-75 km/h). The storm is expected to lose its intensity by Sunday morning.

MGM Wind Speed Classification:

– Strong Wind**: 10.8-17.1 m/sec ~ 22-33 knot ~ 39-61 km/h

– Storm**: 17.2-20.7 m/sec ~ 34-40 knot ~ 62-74 km/h

– Severe Storm**: 20.8-24.4 m/sec ~ 41-47 knot ~ 75-88 km/h

– Full Storm**: 24.5-28.4 m/sec ~ 48-55 knot ~ 89-102 km/h