Heavy Rains Expected This Weekend, With Over 100mm Forecast for Central Israel
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Heavy winter rains are forecast for Israel this weekend, with central regions expected to receive over 100 millimeters of precipitation. Localized showers will begin Thursday, escalating to widespread rain and potential thunderstorms by Friday and Saturday. Authorities are warning of significant urban flooding across a broad area due to the anticipated rainfall intensity.
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- Over 100mm of rain is forecast for central Israel this weekend.
- Localized showers begin Thursday, with widespread rain expected Friday and Saturday.
- Urban flooding is a significant concern across a wide coastal and central region.
- Temperatures will drop below seasonal averages throughout the weekend.
- The Meteorological Service anticipates a substantial winter weather system.
Israel is set to experience a significant shift in weather this weekend as winter conditions arrive, bringing substantial rainfall. While Wednesday will see seasonable temperatures, Thursday will bring a slight drop and localized showers, primarily in the north and along the coast. By Friday, rain is expected intermittently across northern and central Israel, with a possibility of isolated thunderstorms. Localized rain may also occur in the northern Negev. Temperatures will continue to fall, becoming lower than average for the season.
Saturday is forecast to bring intermittent rain to northern and central areas, with localized showers in the northern Negev. Coastal areas face a risk of flooding. Temperatures will drop further, making it colder than usual.
The most significant rainfall is anticipated for Friday and Saturday in central Israel, with predictions of over 100 millimeters (approximately 4 inches). Some areas could see even higher amounts. The Meteorological Service noted that while the Mediterranean region has already experienced significant rain events, Israel has been affected mainly by systems from the south and east. This weekend's weather system, however, is expected to be substantial.
Authorities are warning of a real possibility of urban flooding across a wide swathe of the country, from the Sharon region through Gush Dan, the Shefela cities, the Lachish area, and down to the southern coast, due to the expected volume and intensity of the rain.
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