Rain Returns to Northern Israel Amid Strengthening Winds, Cooler Temperatures Expected
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Local rainfall is forecast for northern Israel with strengthening winds, while temperatures remain stable for now. A cooler weekend is expected, followed by a gradual warming trend next week. The Mediterranean Sea will be rough, with caution advised for swimmers. Temperatures will vary across the country, with highs in Eilat reaching 29°C.
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- Local rain and strengthening winds are expected in northern Israel.
- Temperatures will drop further by the weekend before warming next week.
- The Mediterranean Sea will be rough with waves up to 160 cm.
- Caution is advised for swimmers due to sea conditions.
- Eilat will see highs around 29°C, while Jerusalem will range from 16-22°C.
Parts of northern Israel are expected to experience local rainfall as winds strengthen across the country, with temperatures remaining largely unchanged for now. The forecast indicates a further drop in temperatures by the weekend, preceding a gradual warming trend at the start of next week.
Specific areas such as the Galilee, Golan Heights, and northern valleys will see intermittent local showers and variable cloud cover. Haifa and the Carmel region may receive showers, accompanied by increasing winds. The Sharon and Gush Dan areas will be partly cloudy with a chance of local rain, particularly along the northern coastal plain. Jerusalem and the central mountains will be relatively cool, while the lowlands are expected to have pleasant weather without significant rain. The Negev and Beersheba will be partly cloudy with no significant rainfall expected. Warmer conditions are anticipated in the Dead Sea region, Jordan Valley, and the Arava, with Eilat expecting pleasant weather and highs around 29 degrees Celsius.
Temperatures across the country will range from 16-22°C in Jerusalem and Safed, to 20-26°C in Tel Aviv and Ashdod, 20-25°C in Haifa, 20-27°C in Tiberias, 21-29°C in Beit She'an, 18-26°C in Beersheba, 17-23°C in Mitzpe Ramon, and 22-29°C in Eilat.
The Mediterranean Sea will be rough to very rough, with waves measuring 50-160 centimeters. Southwesterly winds of 15-40 km/h are expected along the coast, with sea temperatures around 26°C. Caution is advised for swimmers.
Looking ahead, Friday will bring a slight temperature decrease, with local, mostly light, rain expected mainly in the north and along the coast. Saturday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with high clouds, and a slight warming. Sunday will see a further rise in temperatures, especially in the mountains and inland areas, with partly cloudy to clear skies.
