Heavy Heatwave Grips Israel, Relief Expected Mid-Week
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel is currently under a severe heatwave with heavy to extreme heat stress. Temperatures are expected to gradually decrease starting Wednesday, returning to seasonal averages by Thursday with noticeable relief.
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- Israel faces heavy to extreme heat stress across most regions.
- Temperatures are currently above average, especially inland.
- Slight temperature decrease begins Wednesday.
- Normal seasonal temperatures expected by Thursday.
- Noticeable relief from heat anticipated Thursday.
Israel is experiencing a significant heatwave, with heavy to extreme heat stress expected across most of the country on Tuesday. Temperatures will rise, particularly in mountainous and inland areas, remaining higher than average for this time of year. Overnight, some fog is anticipated in the northern Negev region.
The weather is set to gradually improve starting Wednesday. A slight decrease in temperatures is forecast, though they will still be slightly above seasonal norms, especially in the hills and inland. Heat stress will begin to ease.
By Thursday, a further slight drop in temperatures is expected, bringing them back to average levels for most of the country. This will result in noticeable relief from the oppressive heat.
Today's forecasted temperatures include: Jerusalem 18-28°C, Tel Aviv 24-30°C, Beersheba 23-32°C, Haifa 23-29°C, Tiberias 22-34°C, Safed 17-30°C, and Eilat 28-39°C.
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