Rain Moves North and Center After Southern Flooding; Full Forecast
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Israel is experiencing a shift in weather patterns, with rain moving north and central regions after heavy flooding occurred in the south. Localized showers and thunderstorms are possible across the country, while flash flood warnings remain in effect for southern and eastern areas. Temperatures will see minor fluctuations in the coming days, with a slight cooling trend expected before a warmer weekend.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Rain is moving to northern and central Israel after heavy flooding in the south.
- Localized showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible in northern and central regions.
- Flash flood warnings continue for southern and eastern Israel until 8 PM.
- Travelers are warned to avoid stream beds and check for road blockages.
- Temperatures will be below average on Friday, with a slight warming on Saturday.
Following heavy rains and flooding in southern Israel, the weather is expected to shift northward and central. While temperatures will remain largely unchanged, localized showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible in northern and central regions. Preparations for flash flood risks continue in the south and east due to intense rainfall over the past 24 hours.
In the north, including the Galilee and Golan Heights, variable cloudiness with potential for local rain and isolated thunderstorms is forecast. Haifa and the Carmel region will see partly cloudy skies with possible local showers. The Sharon, Gush Dan, and central Israel areas have a chance of local rain. Jerusalem and the central mountains will be relatively cool with possible showers, while the coastal plain will have variable clouds.
Southern areas, including the Negev and Be'er Sheva, will be partly cloudy. A warning for flash floods in streams remains in effect for the Dead Sea, Judean Desert, and Arava regions until 8 PM. Travelers are advised to avoid entering stream beds and to check for road blockages before driving.
Eilat will be relatively warm, with temperatures reaching around 29 degrees Celsius. The Mediterranean Sea will be calm to choppy with waves between 30-90 centimeters. Westerly to southwesterly winds of 15-25 km/h are expected near Haifa. Sea temperatures are around 26 degrees Celsius.
A yellow warning for mountain fog is in effect until 6 AM in the north, Carmel, central mountains, and Mount Negev. Looking ahead, Thursday will bring a slight cooling with local rains in the north and strong winds in the mountains. Friday will see a further drop in temperatures, below seasonal averages, with light local rains expected in the north and center. Saturday is forecast to be slightly warmer, especially in the mountains and inland areas.
