Israel Braces for Rain, Thunderstorms Through Weekend

Israel is expected to experience cloudy and cooler-than-seasonal weather through the end of the week, with rain anticipated across the country, particularly in the north and along the coastal plain. On Friday, October 2, ahead of the Simchat Torah holiday, isolated thunderstorms are possible in northern Israel, with light local showers potentially reaching the southern Negev. Temperatures will remain below the seasonal average for the next two days before gradually beginning to rise. Wednesday, September 30, will see variable cloudiness and local rains mainly in the north and along the coast. Overnight into Thursday, variable clouds will persist with continued local showers in the north. Thursday, October 1, will bring possible local, mostly light, rains to northern Israel and the Mediterranean coast, with temperatures still below normal. Friday, October 2, will shift from partly cloudy to cloudy conditions, with local rains and possible thunderstorms in the north, and drizzle or light rain in the southern Negev. A slight warming is expected in the center and south of the country. On Saturday, October 3, variable clouds will continue, with local rains primarily in the north, and a further slight increase in temperatures.