Storm Hits Cyprus With Warnings as Rain Approaches Northern Israel
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
A storm struck Cyprus on Saturday, causing weather warnings and flight delays. Israel is set to receive lighter rain than initially forecast, with localized showers and cooler temperatures expected mainly in the north and center on Sunday.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A storm hit Cyprus on Saturday, triggering weather warnings and flight delays.
- Israel's Meteorological Service downgraded expected rainfall amounts significantly.
- Localized rain and isolated thunderstorms are forecast overnight into Sunday in northern and central Israel.
- Rain will continue Sunday morning from northern Israel to the northern Negev.
- Temperatures will drop below seasonal norms, easing recent heatwaves.
- Late August rain in Israel is rare but not unprecedented, with expected rainfall much lower than earlier forecasts.
A storm arrived in Cyprus on Saturday, prompting weather warnings to residents via phone alerts. The island experienced rainfall and strong winds, causing delays in flight departures and arrivals. The severe weather system was initially expected to impact Israel with heavy rain, but the Israeli Meteorological Service updated its forecast on Friday night, predicting significantly lower rainfall amounts than earlier estimates and no major disruptions or flooding.
Despite the reduced rainfall forecast, localized showers are expected overnight from Saturday to Sunday in northern and central Israel, with isolated thunderstorms mainly in the north. On Sunday morning, rain is anticipated from northern Israel down to the northern Negev region. Temperatures will drop noticeably below seasonal averages, especially in mountainous and inland areas, providing relief from recent heatwaves. Rainfall is expected to cease by Sunday afternoon.
While rain in late August is uncommon in Israel, it is not unprecedented, occurring every few years. The significance of such events is measured by rainfall volume, which is now expected to be much lower than earlier projections this week.
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