Israel Weather Service Warns of Severe Flooding Event
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel's Meteorological Service has issued a severe flooding warning for southern and eastern Israel from Tuesday to Wednesday. The event is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, potentially blocking major roads. Authorities are urging the public to prepare and avoid travel in the affected regions.
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- Israel's Meteorological Service warns of a severe flooding event Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are forecast for southern and eastern Israel.
- Major traffic routes in the Negev, Arava, and Dead Sea regions may be blocked.
- Authorities advise public preparation and avoidance of unnecessary travel.
- The event is considered potentially unusual for this time of year.
The Israel Meteorological Service issued a special warning on Saturday evening for a significant and prolonged flooding event expected to impact southern and eastern Israel from Tuesday to Wednesday. The forecast predicts heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and strong winds, potentially causing blockages on major traffic routes in the Negev, Arava, and Dead Sea regions.
The event is set to begin Tuesday afternoon with intense rain in Eilat, the southern Negev, and the Arava. By evening, the rain will spread north to other parts of the Negev and the Dead Sea area. Tuesday evening may also see rain in the Judean Hills and central Israel.
After a lull overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, rain and flooding are expected to resume in the south on Wednesday afternoon and spread to central Israel later in the day. The Meteorological Service emphasized that this event could be particularly unusual for this season and requires serious public attention. Authorities are urging the public to prepare and avoid unnecessary travel in the affected areas on Tuesday and Wednesday, advising them to monitor weather updates and follow safety instructions.
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