Heatwave Returns to Israel With Significant Warming and Dust

Israel is set to experience a significant warming trend starting today, with temperatures rising considerably above seasonal averages and humidity dropping. The northern regions, including the Galilee and Golan Heights, will see substantial warming. Coastal cities like Haifa and Tel Aviv will be warm, with strengthening winds expected in the evening. Central areas such as the Sharon, Gush Dan, and the Shephelah will also experience higher temperatures. Jerusalem and the central mountains will be hotter and drier than usual. In the south, including the Negev and Beersheba, warming will be felt, with a possibility of dust and reduced visibility. The Dead Sea region, Jordan Valley, and Arava will be relatively hot, and Eilat can expect high temperatures. Coastal winds along the Mediterranean may reach 40 km/h, and sea conditions will be moderate to rough. Residents in the south are advised to prepare for potential dust, and caution is urged along the coast due to strengthening winds. The heatwave is expected to intensify on Friday, with conditions becoming hotter than average to heatwave levels in most parts of the country, leading to increased heat stress. East winds are predicted in the north and central mountains on Friday morning. On Saturday, temperatures will decrease, particularly in the coastal plain, the Shephelah, and the northern Negev, though it will remain warmer than average. Further cooling and relief from heat stress are expected on Sunday.