Election Day Weather Turns Unpredictable with Storms and Flooding Expected

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Israel is bracing for a significant shift to winter weather, with election day on Tuesday expected to bring localized rain, thunderstorms, and potential flash floods, particularly in the south and east. Temperatures will fluctuate throughout the week, with some areas under a heat advisory on Sunday while others experience cooler, seasonal conditions. The unpredictable weather pattern is forecast to continue into Wednesday, prompting advice for layered clothing.

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Election Day on Tuesday will see localized rain, thunderstorms, and potential flash floods.
Significant temperature drops are expected across Israel starting Sunday.
The Meteorological Service issued a heat advisory for several eastern and southern regions on Sunday.
Flash floods are anticipated in the Negev, Arava, and Dead Sea wadis on Tuesday.
Unsettled weather with rain and isolated thunderstorms will continue into Wednesday.

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Israel is transitioning to wintertime weather, marked by a significant drop in temperatures and a shift from unseasonably warm conditions. Following the switch to winter clocks on Sunday night, the upcoming week will see cooler weather across the country. Sunday itself will be partly cloudy with falling temperatures, especially along the coast and in the lowlands, bringing relief from heat.

However, the Meteorological Service has issued a heat advisory for specific eastern and southern regions, including the Lower Galilee, Beit She'an Valley, Kinneret Basin, Jordan Valley, northern Arava, southern Judean Desert, Hula Valley, and the Dead Sea, where temperatures will remain high. Forecasted highs for Sunday range from 25-33 degrees Celsius in various cities.

Monday will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with medium-altitude clouds. Temperatures will rise, becoming higher than seasonal norms, particularly in mountainous and inland areas. Localized rain is expected to begin overnight Monday into Tuesday, election day.

Tuesday will feature partly cloudy to cloudy skies with high and medium-altitude clouds. Temperatures will decrease to seasonal levels, and localized rain is forecast for most of the country. By the afternoon, rain will intensify, especially in the south and east, accompanied by thunderstorms, wind gusts, and hail. Significant flash floods are anticipated in the Negev, Arava, and Dead Sea wadis.

This unsettled weather pattern will continue into Wednesday, with a slight further drop in temperatures, making them slightly below seasonal averages. Localized rain will persist nationwide, with isolated thunderstorms possible. A slight risk of flash floods remains for the Dead Sea and Arava wadis. Experts advise dressing in layers to cope with the fluctuating temperatures.