Israel Braces for Heatwave with Temperatures Nearing 40 Degrees Celsius

Israel is set to experience a significant rise in temperatures starting Sunday, with the mercury expected to climb to nearly 40 degrees Celsius in some areas. The Israeli Meteorological Service forecasts that Sunday will begin partly cloudy before clearing up, with a slight increase in temperatures. These temperatures will be slightly above the seasonal average, particularly in mountainous and inland regions, leading to a heavier heat load.

The heatwave is expected to continue into Monday, with partly cloudy skies in the morning giving way to clear weather. Temperatures will remain largely unchanged, with continued heat.

Friday and Saturday are predicted to be pleasant, with morning clouds dissipating to reveal clear skies. Temperatures will see a slight decrease on Friday, especially along the coastal plain, the Shephelah, and the Negev, returning to seasonal norms. Saturday will see no significant temperature changes.

Specific temperature forecasts for Friday 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).