Heavy Local Rainfall Expected Overnight in Israel with Flooding Risks
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Israel's Meteorological Service forecasts heavy local rain and possible thunderstorms overnight Saturday into Sunday, with flood risks along the northern and central coastal plains. Temperatures will drop Sunday morning, ending the heatwave, with rain tapering off by afternoon. The event's significance for August will be determined by actual rainfall measurements.
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- Main rainfall expected overnight Saturday to Sunday with possible thunderstorms and extreme weather.
- Local heavy rain and flash flood risks along northern and central coastal plains.
- Saturday partly cloudy with localized rain in the north and stronger winds in the south.
- Rain intensifies overnight, mainly in northern and central Israel with isolated storms.
- Sunday morning rain from north to northern Negev with significant temperature drop.
- Rain expected to stop by Sunday afternoon; August rain events are rare but not unprecedented.
The Israeli Meteorological Service updated its forecast on Friday evening, predicting that the main rainfall will occur overnight between Saturday and Sunday, continuing into Sunday morning. This period may include thunderstorms and localized extreme weather conditions. While it is too early to determine if this will be an unusual event for late August, significant local rain and potential flash floods are expected in some areas during the weekend.
On Saturday, the weather will be partly cloudy with little change in temperature. Localized rain may fall in northern Israel by midday, while southern regions will experience stronger winds and possible haze. Rain activity is expected to intensify overnight, especially in northern and central Israel, with isolated thunderstorms mainly in the north. The Meteorological Service also warned of a slight risk of local flooding along the northern and central coastal plains.
Because the rain is expected to be localized, there could be significant variations in rainfall between nearby areas, with some locations experiencing intense weather in short bursts. Whether this event will be considered exceptional for August depends on the actual measured rainfall amounts.
On Sunday morning, local rain is forecast from northern Israel down to the northern Negev, accompanied by a notable drop in temperatures and relief from the heatwave. Rain is expected to cease by Sunday afternoon. Although rainfall in August is not unprecedented in Israel, occurring every few years, the final assessment of this weekend’s weather will depend on the extent and intensity of the precipitation recorded.
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