Stormy Weather Expected in Israel This Weekend with Thunderstorms and Hail

After morning clouds clear today, Israel will experience clear skies with temperatures remaining above seasonal averages. On Friday, August 28, skies will be clear following morning cloud dispersal, with a slight temperature drop mainly in the mountains and inland areas, bringing temperatures back to seasonal norms and easing heat stress.

Saturday, August 29, will be partly cloudy with little temperature change. Light drizzle or localized rain is expected in the north and along the coast in the morning. At night, local rain will spread from northern Israel to the northern Negev, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms in the north. Coastal plains face a risk of flooding due to heavy rain.

Sunday, August 30, will remain partly cloudy with continued local rain in the morning from the north to the northern Negev. Temperatures will drop significantly, falling below seasonal averages especially in mountainous and inland regions, providing substantial relief from the heat.

Forecasted temperatures include Tel Aviv-Jaffa ranging from 24 to 32 degrees Celsius, Haifa 26 to 30, Jerusalem 21 to 34, Ashdod 23 to 31, Beersheba 21 to 36, Ashkelon 25 to 28, Mitzpe Ramon 22 to 33, and Afula 24 to 37 degrees Celsius.