Israel Braces for Heatwave With High Temperatures and Humidity

The Israeli Meteorological Service forecasts a significant heatwave starting Tuesday, with temperatures expected to be hot in mountainous areas and extremely hot elsewhere, accompanied by high humidity. Temperatures will be approximately 4 degrees Celsius above the annual average. Daytime weather will be hot to extremely hot across mountainous, lowland, and coastal regions, while evenings will offer cooler, refreshing conditions in the mountains, becoming less mild in lowlands and coastal areas. Winds will be light to moderate, west to northwest, with light to moderate sea conditions.

On Wednesday, a slight decrease in temperatures is expected, though they will remain about 3 degrees Celsius above the annual average. The daytime will continue to be hot in mountainous areas and notably hot in lowland and coastal regions. Nighttime will be mild in the mountains and less so in other areas. Winds will be light to moderate, west to northwest, with light sea conditions.

Thursday will see another slight drop in temperatures, bringing them back to the annual average. The weather will be clear and hot during the day, especially in the afternoon. Evening and nighttime temperatures will decrease, leading to mild and refreshing conditions, particularly in higher mountainous areas. Winds will be light to moderate, west to northwest, with light to moderate sea conditions.

Friday's forecast indicates a return to typical summer weather, with relatively hot daytime temperatures and little change. Mountainous areas will be relatively mild, while the Jordan Valley will be very hot. Nighttime will become noticeably refreshing, especially in the mountains. The Meteorological Service has warned citizens against prolonged direct sun exposure between 11 AM and 4 PM, cautioned about the risk of starting fires in dry grassy areas, and advised against leaving children or the elderly in closed vehicles.