Israel Braces for Continued Heatwave with Mild Evenings

Temperatures in Israel are expected to rise slightly on Saturday, reaching approximately three degrees Celsius above the annual average. Daytime weather will be hot across most regions, becoming very hot in the Jordan Valley. Evenings will bring cooler, refreshing conditions, particularly in higher mountainous areas. The forecast predicts hot to very hot weather for most of the country, with a noticeable increase in humidity along the coastal plain. Mountainous and elevated areas will experience hot summer conditions, while plains and coastal regions will be hotter, and the Jordan Valley will be extremely hot.

As evening and night approach, temperatures will gradually decrease, leading to refreshing weather in mountainous areas and cooler temperatures in higher elevations. Coastal plains will remain relatively mild. Winds will be light to moderate from the west to northwest. The sea will have slight to moderate wave heights, suitable for morning water activities and swimming.

Forecasters anticipate that the hot weather will persist through Sunday, with daytime temperatures remaining about three degrees Celsius above the annual average. Nights are expected to be mild and refreshing.

Meteorological authorities have issued warnings about the dangers of prolonged direct sun exposure, especially between 11 AM and 4 PM. They also cautioned about the risk of fires igniting in areas with dry vegetation.