Israel Braces for Heatwave During Second Day of Rosh Hashanah Holiday
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel's Rosh Hashanah holiday will begin with mild weather but transition to a heatwave on the second day, with temperatures rising above seasonal averages, especially inland.
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- Pleasant weather expected for Rosh Hashanah eve and first day.
- Heat and humidity to increase on the second day of the holiday.
- Inland and mountainous areas will experience the most significant heat increase.
- Temperatures will be slightly above average for the season on Sunday.
Israel is set to experience pleasant weather on the eve and first day of Rosh Hashanah, with temperatures returning to seasonal norms. However, a noticeable increase in heat and humidity is expected on the second day of the holiday, particularly in inland and mountainous areas.
On Thursday, the weather will be clear to partly cloudy with a slight drop in temperatures, especially in the mountains and inland regions. The overnight forecast remains clear to partly cloudy.
Friday, the eve of Rosh Hashanah, will see clear skies after morning clouds dissipate, with a further slight decrease in temperatures, mainly along the coast, in the Shephelah, and in the Negev.
Saturday, the first day of Rosh Hashanah, will also be clear after morning clouds clear. Temperatures will remain largely unchanged. Sunday, the second day of Rosh Hashanah, will start partly cloudy before becoming clear. Temperatures will rise slightly, becoming a bit higher than average for the season, with increased heat load expected, especially in the mountains and inland areas.
Forecasted temperatures for Thursday include: Jerusalem 20-30°C, Tel Aviv 24-32°C, Be'er Sheva 21-34°C, Haifa 23-31°C, Tiberias 22-34°C, Safed 20-30°C, and Eilat 28-39°C.
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