Israel Meteorological Service Warns of Severe, Prolonged Flooding Event
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The Israel Meteorological Service is warning of a severe and prolonged flooding event expected in southern and eastern Israel on Tuesday and Wednesday. The system will bring heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms, and hail, potentially causing major traffic disruptions. Emergency services are advising the public to be cautious and avoid flood-prone areas.
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- Israel Meteorological Service warns of a severe, prolonged flooding event on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Southern and eastern Israel, including the Negev and Arava, are expected to be most affected.
- The weather system will include strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and hail.
- Major traffic routes in the south may be blocked due to heavy rainfall and floods.
- Emergency services urge the public to remain vigilant and avoid wadis and streams.
The Israel Meteorological Service has issued a special warning for a prolonged, significant, and potentially unusual flooding event expected to impact southern and eastern Israel on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather system is forecast to bring strong winds, isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and hail. According to the service, the powerful rain system could cause floods and block major traffic routes in the Negev, Arava, and along the Dead Sea area. Heavy rainfall is expected to begin Tuesday afternoon in Eilat, the southern Negev, and the Arava. By evening, the rain and storm are predicted to spread north to other parts of the Negev and the Dead Sea region, with rain also anticipated in the Judean Hills and the central region. After a temporary lull in precipitation and flooding overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, the rain and floods are expected to resume Wednesday afternoon in the south and spread towards the center later in the day. Rescue and emergency forces are urging the public and hikers to exercise increased vigilance, stay away from wadis and streams, and adhere to safety instructions and police road closures.
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