Israel Braces for Heatwave With Slight Relief Expected by Weekend

Israel is set to experience a gradual warming trend throughout the week, with heat levels peaking by Wednesday. The week will begin on Monday with partly cloudy to clear skies and a slight temperature increase, bringing readings close to the seasonal average. Light drizzle is possible along the coastal plain in the morning. Tuesday will continue the warm pattern with partly cloudy to clear conditions and another minor rise in temperatures.

The peak of the heat is expected on Wednesday, which will start fair but bring a further slight increase in warmth. Temperatures will be slightly above the seasonal average, particularly in the mountainous regions and inland areas. Along the coastal plain, humidity will make the air feel muggy. The Israel Meteorological Service has issued a concerning update, noting a "very high concern" for these conditions.

Thursday is not expected to bring significant weather changes, remaining slightly warmer than usual in the hills and inland, with continued muggy heat along the coast. The warming trend will halt by the weekend. On Friday, skies will be partly cloudy to clear, and temperatures will drop slightly, returning to seasonal norms.