Israel Braces for Heavy Rains and Potential Flooding This Weekend
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Southern Israel experienced its first autumn thunderstorms on Saturday, October 10, with Eilat and the southern Arava Valley affected. More significant rainfall and potential flash floods are forecast for Sunday, October 11, especially in eastern and southeastern regions. Despite the rain, much of the country remained warm to hot, with temperatures reaching up to 36 degrees Celsius in Beit She'an.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Southern Israel experienced its first autumn thunderstorms on Saturday, October 10.
- Heavy rains and potential flash floods are forecast for Sunday, October 11.
- The eastern and southeastern regions of Israel, including the Dead Sea area, are at highest risk.
- A yellow weather alert was issued for the southern Negev and Eilat Bay area.
- Despite the rain, temperatures remained warm to hot across much of the country.
Southern Israel experienced its first autumn thunderstorms on Saturday, October 10, with Eilat and the southern Arava Valley seeing rainfall and lightning. The Israeli Meteorological Service issued a yellow weather alert for the southern Negev and the Eilat Bay area due to the storm activity. While the intensity of the storms decreased by midday, localized showers and potential thunderstorms persist, with a possibility of renewed rain and storms by evening.
Forecasters are warning of more significant weather conditions expected on Sunday, October 11. Rain is predicted for the Negev and Arava Valley, with the potential for intensification in the afternoon. The heaviest rainfall is anticipated in eastern and southeastern Israel, particularly around the Dead Sea, where meteorologists caution about the risk of localized flash floods, especially in desert areas with dry riverbeds.
Despite the onset of autumn showers, much of Israel remained warm to hot on Saturday. Temperatures in Jerusalem reached 27 degrees Celsius (81 F), around 30 C (86 F) in Beersheba, and 29 C (84 F) in Safed. Coastal cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa saw temperatures around 28 C (82 F). Humidity levels reached 80%, exacerbating the heat. Beit She'an recorded the highest temperature at 36 C (97 F), with the Kinneret area reaching 35 C (95 F). Water temperatures were 29 C (84 F) in the Kinneret and around 28 C (82 F) in the Mediterranean Sea.
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