Israel's Beaches Face Rain, High Waves This Weekend; Swimming Dangerous
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Mediterranean coast will see temperatures of 25-27 C with rain and dangerous waves up to 3 meters this weekend, October 15-17. The official swimming season ended October 10, but swimming at unguarded beaches is prohibited. Other areas like Eilat, the Sea of Galilee, and the Dead Sea also face waves and some rain, with water temperatures around 26-28 C.
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- Dangerous waves up to 3 meters high are expected along Israel's Mediterranean coast this weekend.
- Swimming is prohibited at unguarded beaches, a rule often disregarded by the public.
- Daytime temperatures on the Mediterranean coast will be 25-27 C with intermittent rain.
- The official swimming season in Israel concluded on October 10.
- Water temperatures across Israel's beaches will range from 26-28 C.
- No dangerous jellyfish have been reported along the Mediterranean coast.
Coastal areas of Israel will experience slightly below-average temperatures this weekend, October 15-17, with warm waters but dangerous conditions due to high waves. While the official swimming season ended on October 10, some beaches still have lifeguards on duty, though swimming where no lifeguards are present is prohibited and often ignored. On the Mediterranean coast, daytime temperatures will range from 25-27 degrees Celsius (77-81 F), with intermittent rain. Water temperatures will be 26-27 C (79-81 F), but wave heights can reach up to 3 meters (10 feet), making swimming extremely hazardous. In Eilat, daytime temperatures will be 31-33 C (88-91 F), with waves up to 0.5 meters (1.6 feet) in the Gulf of Eilat, though more significant agitation is possible. Water temperature there is 26 C (79 F). Along the Sea of Galilee, daytime temperatures will be 25-28 C (77-82 F) with some rain, waves up to 0.7 meters (2.3 feet), and water temperatures of 27-28 C (81-82 F). The Dead Sea will see daytime temperatures of 29-30 C (84-86 F), with waves up to 0.7 meters (2.3 feet) and water temperatures of 27 C (81 F). No dangerous jellyfish have been reported near the Mediterranean coast.
