Southern Israel Sees Rain, Lightning; Significant Rainfall Expected Later in Week
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Southern Israel received rain and witnessed lightning near Ramon Airport on Sunday, with streams flowing in the Eilat Mountains. The Israel Meteorological Service predicts significant rainfall for the coastal plain on Thursday and Friday. Local, light rain is possible in northern and coastal areas on Monday, with a chance of afternoon showers in the southern Negev and Arava.
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- Southern Israel experienced rain and flowing streams on Sunday, with lightning near Ramon Airport.
- Ramon Airport recorded 7 mm of rain, and Nahal Geshron in the Eilat Mountains was observed flowing.
- The next significant rainfall is expected Thursday and Friday, mainly along the coastal plain.
- Monday will bring partly cloudy skies and possible light, local rain in northern and coastal areas.
- Local rain may return to the southern Negev and Arava on Monday afternoon.
Southern Israel experienced a second consecutive day of rain on Sunday, with notable downpours and lightning strikes reported near Ramon Airport in the southern Arava region. The airport recorded 7 mm of rain, while Mount Uziya in the Eilat Mountains received 3.5 mm. A normally dry stream, Nahal Geshron, was observed flowing in the Eilat Mountains due to the precipitation. Less than a millimeter of rain fell in Eilat itself, and 2 mm were recorded in Hazeva in the northern Arava.
The Israel Meteorological Service forecasts the next significant rainfall period for Thursday and Friday, primarily affecting the coastal plain. This upcoming system could be substantial. For Monday, partly cloudy to cloudy skies are expected with a slight drop in temperatures. Local, mostly light rain is possible in the morning, mainly in the north and along the coast. Local rain may return to the southern Negev and Arava in the afternoon, similar to Saturday's conditions. Tuesday will see no significant temperature changes, followed by a slight warming on Wednesday. On Thursday, temperatures will decrease to slightly below seasonal averages, with potential for local rain in the north and center of the country. This system is expected to bring significant rain on Thursday and Friday.
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