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YnetWeather

Rain Falls Across Israel, Thunderstorm Warnings Issued

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Hebrew · 16 newsrooms covering

Local rains are falling across northern and central Israel, with the heaviest amounts in the north. Thunderstorm and lightning warnings are in effect for the northern regions until 2 PM.

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  • Rain is falling in northern and central Israel.
  • Northern areas received the most rainfall.
  • Thunderstorm and lightning warnings are active.
  • Rain is expected to continue until at least the afternoon.
Rain Falls Across Israel, Thunderstorm Warnings Issued
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Local rains have fallen across northern and central Israel in recent hours, with the heaviest amounts recorded in the northern border town of Metula (7mm) and Kfar Giladi (6mm). The southern coast has seen 3-4mm of rain, including 3.5mm in Yad Mordechai. Showers, at times heavy, are also occurring in the Jerusalem mountains. The precipitation is expected to continue until at least the afternoon.

The Israel Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and lightning in the north and the northern coastal area, effective until 2 PM. These storms are currently moving east-northeast at a speed of 20 km/h.

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