Israel Braces for Unseasonably Warm Weather, Possible Dust Storm

Israel is set to experience weather significantly warmer than usual for this time of year starting Thursday, with temperatures rising and humidity dropping, particularly in mountainous and inland areas. Strong northerly winds are expected along the coastal plain in the afternoon, and a dust haze may form in the south. The warmer trend will continue into Friday, with a further temperature increase making it hotter than average, potentially reaching heatwave conditions in most parts of the country. East winds will blow in the north and central mountains in the morning, shifting to strong northerly winds along the coast in the afternoon. Saturday will see partly cloudy skies and a drop in temperatures, especially along the coast, the lowlands, and the northern Negev, though it will remain warmer than average in most regions. Stronger northerly winds are forecast for the coast in the afternoon. By Sunday, partly cloudy conditions will persist, with temperatures falling further to seasonal norms and a decrease in heat load. Forecast high temperatures for Thursday include Jerusalem at 27°C, Tel Aviv at 28°C, and Eilat at 32°C.