Israel's Negev Desert Sees Rain and Thunderstorms; More Forecasted
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Southern Israel's Negev Desert experienced rain and thunderstorms for a second day on Sunday, October 11, causing a rare flash flood in a desert stream. Ramon Airport recorded 7 mm of rain and lightning. More significant rainfall is forecast for Thursday and Friday, October 15-16, particularly along the coastal plain. Light showers are also possible on Monday, October 12, mainly in the north and along the coast.
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- Southern Israel's Negev Desert received rain and thunderstorms for a second consecutive day on Sunday, October 11.
- Ramon Airport recorded 7 mm of rainfall and significant lightning strikes near aircraft.
- A rare flash flood occurred in the normally dry Geshron stream in the desert.
- The Israel Meteorological Service forecasts more rain for Thursday and Friday, October 15-16.
- Significant rainfall is expected along Israel's coastal plain later in the week.
- Light showers are also possible on Monday, October 12, mainly in northern Israel and along the coast.
Southern Israel's Negev Desert experienced a second consecutive day of rain and thunderstorms on Sunday, October 11. The Arava valley saw precipitation starting around noon, with the Ramon Airport recording 7 mm of rainfall and significant lightning strikes near aircraft. The Eilat Mountains' Mount Uzi registered 3.5 mm of rain. These rains caused a rare flash flood in the normally dry Geshron stream, an event captured on video. Hatzva in the northern Arava received 2 mm, while Eilat itself had less than 1 mm. The Israel Meteorological Service forecasts the next period of rain for Thursday and Friday, October 15-16, with significant rainfall expected along the coastal plain. For Monday, October 12, variable cloudiness and a slight temperature drop are expected, with isolated light showers possible in the morning, mainly in northern Israel and along the Mediterranean coast. Localized rain may also occur in the southern Negev and Arava in the afternoon. Tuesday, October 13, will see little temperature change, followed by a slight increase on Wednesday, October 14. On Thursday, October 15, temperatures will drop below seasonal averages, with local rain possible in northern and central Israel. The chance of rain, potentially heavy, will continue into Friday, October 16.
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