Israel Braces for Yom Kippur with Warming Temperatures After Weekend Showers

Israel is experiencing variable weather conditions as it approaches Yom Kippur. Following rainfall in many northern and central areas on Friday and Saturday, September 18-19, temperatures are expected to rise, aligning with seasonal norms by Sunday, September 20. The heaviest rainfall was recorded in the Galilee region, with Baram receiving 17 mm, and Eilon and Ayelet Hashahar recording 11 mm each. El Rom in the Golan Heights saw 10 mm of precipitation. Most other weather stations reported less than 10 mm, while Tel Aviv and Jerusalem received under 1 mm. Temperatures on Saturday night and Sunday are forecast to be between 17-37 degrees Celsius across the country, with slightly warmer conditions expected on Monday, September 21, the day of Yom Kippur. The weather is predicted to clear up on Monday, with temperatures increasing, particularly in mountainous and inland areas. No significant temperature changes are anticipated for Tuesday, September 22, after the conclusion of the Yom Kippur fast, which begins Sunday evening and ends Monday evening. The forecast indicates a warming trend leading up to and during the holiday.