Israel Braces for Heatwave with Elevated Temperatures and High Humidity
Israel is set to experience a significant heatwave starting Monday, with temperatures expected to be higher than average for this time of year, particularly in mountainous and inland areas. The national meteorological service has issued warnings for high heat load across various regions.
The most severe "red" warning, indicating the highest risk, has been declared for the Beit She'an Valley, the Kinneret Basin, and the Jordan Valley. A "orange" warning, signifying considerable risk, is in effect for the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea area, as well as the northern Arava region.
Additionally, a "yellow" early warning for heat load has been issued for a wide swath of the country. This includes the southern Golan Heights, eastern Upper Galilee, western Lower Galilee, the Carmel region, the northern, central, and southern coastal plains, the Shefela region, Samaria, northern Samaria, the Judean Desert's edge, northern and eastern Negev, southern Negev, and the Gulf of Eilat and southern Arava.
The forecast for Monday predicts clear skies after morning clouds dissipate, with a slight rise in temperatures. Tuesday will see similar conditions, with temperatures remaining above seasonal norms. A minor cooling is expected on Thursday, with temperatures dropping slightly, especially in the mountains and inland areas.
Specific temperature forecasts include: Kiryat Shmona 37-22°C (99-72°F), Tiberias 38-23°C (100-73°F), Haifa 31-23°C (88-73°F), Tel Aviv 31-24°C (88-75°F), Jerusalem 33-21°C (91-70°F), Ashdod 31-22°C (88-72°F), Beersheba 35-22°C (95-72°F), and Eilat 40-29°C (104-84°F).
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