Israel Braces for Heatwave with Temperatures Approaching 40 Degrees Celsius

Israel is set to experience a significant rise in temperatures starting Sunday, with forecasts predicting highs near 40 degrees Celsius in some areas. The Israeli Meteorological Service anticipates a slight increase in temperatures on Sunday, September 13th, making them slightly higher than average for this season, particularly in mountainous and inland regions. This will be accompanied by an intensified heat load.

On Saturday, September 12th, the weather is expected to be pleasant after morning clouds dissipate, with temperatures remaining stable and typical for the season. Sunday will see partly cloudy skies in the morning, clearing to pleasant weather later in the day. Monday, September 14th, is forecast to be pleasant after morning clouds disperse, with temperatures remaining largely unchanged.

Specific temperature forecasts for Saturday include: Eilat 28-38°C, Ashdod 23-31°C, Beersheba 22-33°C, Beit She'an 24-37°C, Haifa 24-30°C, Tiberias 22-35°C, Jerusalem 17-30°C, Lod 23-32°C, Mitzpe Ramon 20-32°C, Ein Gedi 26-36°C, Afula 21-34°C, Safed 19-31°C, Katzrin 20-34°C, and Tel Aviv-Yafo 24-31°C. The article notes that on Friday, a slight drop in temperatures was expected, especially along the coastal plain, the Shephelah, and the Negev, with conditions being generally fair.