Storm to Peak Afternoon, Threatening Flash Floods on Election Day
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Israel faces a severe storm on election day, with heavy rains, hail, and thunderstorms expected to peak in the afternoon. Flash flood warnings are in effect for southern and eastern regions, including the Negev and Judean Desert, between noon and 10 PM. Voters are advised to prepare for difficult weather conditions, particularly in the southern and eastern areas.
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- Severe weather with rain, hail, and thunderstorms is expected on Israel's election day.
- Flash flood risks are high in southern and eastern Israel, including the Negev and Dead Sea.
- The storm's peak intensity is forecast for the afternoon hours.
- Voters are urged to prepare for difficult weather conditions.
- The Meteorological Service issued a yellow warning for specific flood-prone areas.
Israel is bracing for a severe weather system on election day for the 26th Knesset, with temperatures dropping and local rains expected across most of the country. The forecast indicates a worsening of conditions towards the afternoon, bringing heavier rainfall, thunderstorms, strong wind gusts, and hail. Significant flash flood risks are anticipated in the streams of the Negev, Arava, Judean Desert, and Dead Sea regions, prompting a warning for the public heading to vote to prepare for the adverse weather.
The most intense weather is predicted to begin around noon, with increased rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, wind bursts, and hail. Voters casting ballots later in the morning or during the day may encounter substantial rain depending on their location. The primary concern is for flash floods in the southern and eastern parts of the country, specifically in the Negev, Arava, Judean Desert, and Dead Sea areas, where strong currents could develop in streams. Authorities advise against entering stream beds and crossing flooded roads.
The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for the streams of the Judean Desert, Dead Sea, Negev, and Arava, anticipating heavy rains that could cause flash floods between 12:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Thunderstorms are most likely between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM, with a potential resurgence of rain and thunder around 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. However, these times are estimates, and the intensity and arrival of precipitation may vary by region.
According to Dr. Amir Givati, Director of the Meteorological Service, the system is primarily southern and eastern, meaning most Israelis may not experience severe weather while voting. The highest risk is concentrated in the Eilat, Negev, Arava, and Dead Sea areas.
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