Thunderstorms Expected as Rain Returns, Flash Floods Possible in Southern Israel
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel is bracing for a return of rain and thunderstorms starting Monday night, with significant flash flood warnings issued for southern and eastern regions. Temperatures are expected to drop throughout the week, with showers and potential thunderstorms continuing until Friday. The Meteorological Service forecasts the heaviest rainfall and flood risk for Tuesday and Wednesday in areas including the southern Negev, Arava, Judean Desert, and Dead Sea.
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- Flash floods are expected in southern and eastern Israel due to intensifying rains and thunderstorms.
- Temperatures will drop across the country throughout the week.
- Local rains and isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Monday night through Friday.
- Strong winds are anticipated on Thursday across most of Israel.
- The Meteorological Service issued the weather forecast.
Israel is set to experience a return of rain and thunderstorms starting Monday night and continuing through the week, according to the Meteorological Service. The forecast indicates partly cloudy to cloudy skies tonight with a chance of local showers. On Tuesday, temperatures will drop to seasonal averages, with local rains expected primarily in the south and east. By the afternoon, these rains will intensify, accompanied by thunderstorms, wind gusts, and hail, leading to a significant risk of flash floods in the streams of the southern Negev, the Arava, the Judean Desert, and the Dead Sea.
Wednesday will remain partly cloudy to cloudy, with a slight further decrease in temperatures, especially in mountainous and inland areas. Local rains, some with isolated thunderstorms, are still anticipated, mainly in the east and south, with continued potential for flash floods in the southern desert regions. On Thursday, skies will be partly cloudy, and temperatures will dip slightly again. Local rains are expected in the north, with strong winds likely across most areas. Friday will also be partly cloudy, with temperatures falling below seasonal averages in most regions. Light local rains will continue in the north and may occur occasionally in the center of the country.
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