Israel Braces for Autumn Chill as Temperatures Drop, Rain Expected
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
Israel is transitioning to autumn with falling temperatures and expected rain and thunderstorms in northern and coastal areas starting September 30. Temperatures will remain below average into early October.
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- Temperatures in Israel will drop below seasonal averages starting September 30.
- Rain and potential thunderstorms are forecast for northern and coastal regions.
- Sea temperatures remain warm across the Mediterranean, Sea of Galilee, Red Sea, and Dead Sea.
- Below-average temperatures are expected to persist into early October.
- Specific temperature ranges are provided for major Israeli cities.
Israel is experiencing a noticeable shift from summer to autumn, with temperatures set to continue their decline on Wednesday, September 30, falling below seasonal averages in most regions. The day will be characterized by variable cloudiness. Light, windy rains are anticipated in northern areas and along the coast, with a possibility of isolated thunderstorms in the north.
Sea temperatures remain warm: the Mediterranean is around 29 degrees Celsius with moderate waves of 90-130 cm. The Sea of Galilee (Kinneret) is also around 29 degrees with calmer waves of 30-60 cm. The Red Sea near Eilat will be cooler at about 25 degrees with weak waves of 20-40 cm, while the Dead Sea is a calm 29 degrees.
Air temperatures will vary across the country. Jerusalem will see highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Tel Aviv and Netanya will reach 28°C, with lows of 23°C and 20°C respectively. Haifa will be 27°C, while Eilat will experience the warmest conditions at 34°C during the day and 25°C at night.
The forecast for Thursday, October 1, indicates continued variable cloudiness with a chance of localized, mostly light rain in the north and along the coast. Temperatures are expected to remain below the usual for early October. Friday, October 2, is forecast to see little change, with persistent variable cloudiness and potential for local rain and isolated thunderstorms in the north.
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