Severe Heatwave Grips Israel, Relief Expected Mid-Week

Israel is currently experiencing a significant heatwave, with heavy to extreme heat stress affecting most regions of the country. Temperatures are expected to rise, particularly in mountainous and inland areas. Tonight, fog is anticipated in the northern Negev.

However, a change is on the horizon. Starting Wednesday, a slight decrease in temperatures will begin, gradually returning to seasonal norms. While temperatures will remain slightly above average on Wednesday, especially in the hills and inland, Thursday will see a further slight drop. By Thursday, temperatures across most of Israel are forecast to be normal for this time of year, with some relief from the heat stress.

Today's forecast for Tuesday includes partly cloudy skies in the morning, becoming fair later in the day, with a slight rise in temperatures, particularly in the mountains and inland, making them higher than usual for the season. The heat stress will intensify, reaching heavy to extreme levels in most areas. Tonight will be clear to partly cloudy, with fog possible in the northern Negev.

Specific temperature forecasts for Tuesday include: Jerusalem 18-28°C, Tel Aviv 24-30°C, Be'er Sheva 23-32°C, Haifa 23-29°C, Tiberias 22-34°C, Safed 17-30°C, and Eilat 28-39°C.