Heavy Local Rainfall Expected Overnight in Israel with Flooding Risks

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.