Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Rains and Flooding to Israel This Weekend
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel is expecting a significant winter storm this weekend, with heavy rains and potential flooding forecast for coastal and low-lying areas. The Israeli Meteorological Service predicts up to 100 millimeters of rain, peaking on Saturday, accompanied by thunderstorms and a sharp drop in temperatures. The storm system begins Thursday with scattered showers and intensifies through Friday and Saturday.
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- A strong winter storm system is forecast to hit Israel from Thursday to Saturday.
- Up to 100 millimeters of rain is expected, primarily in coastal and low-lying areas.
- Widespread flooding is a significant concern, especially in central coastal cities.
- Isolated thunderstorms are predicted, particularly on Saturday.
- Temperatures will drop significantly, making it colder than usual for the season.
Israel is bracing for a significant winter storm system expected to arrive starting Thursday and peak over the weekend, according to the Israeli Meteorological Service. Heavy rainfall, potentially reaching 100 millimeters in some areas, is forecast for Friday and Saturday, primarily affecting coastal and low-lying regions.
The storm is predicted to cause widespread flooding, particularly in cities along the central coast, the Sharon area, Gush Dan, the Shefela, the Lachish region, and the southern coast. The heaviest downpours are anticipated on Saturday, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures are expected to drop significantly, making it colder than usual for this time of year. Strong westerly winds will also contribute to the chill, especially along the coast.
The system will begin with scattered showers in the north and coastal plain on Thursday, with rain becoming more frequent and intense in the north and center on Friday. Saturday will see the peak of the system, with substantial rainfall and a risk of flooding.
The forecast indicates partly cloudy skies on Wednesday with a slight temperature decrease, returning to seasonal norms. Thursday will see increasing cloudiness and local rain in the north and coastal plain, with a further dip in temperatures as the system begins to build.
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