Winter Returns With Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Flooding Forecast
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Israel will experience a return of winter weather with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and a risk of flooding from Thursday through Saturday. Temperatures will drop below seasonal averages, with specific concerns for coastal cities, the Judean Desert, and the Jordan Valley. The rain is expected to weaken by Sunday.
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- Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flooding are forecast for Israel starting Thursday.
- Temperatures will drop below seasonal averages across the country.
- Coastal cities, the Judean Desert, and the Jordan Valley face flood risks.
- Rain is expected to weaken and cease by Sunday.
- Cooler-than-average temperatures will persist through Monday.
Israel is set to experience a significant return of winter weather in the coming days, with temperatures dropping below seasonal averages and heavy rainfall expected. The forecast includes strong thunderstorms, raising concerns about flash floods and general flooding, particularly in coastal cities, the Sharon plain, the Judean Desert, and the Jordan Valley.
Starting Thursday, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy with a slight drop in temperatures, bringing them to seasonal norms. Localized rain is anticipated in northern and central Israel, with isolated thunderstorms possible. This pattern is expected to continue into Friday, with intermittent rain in the north and center, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms. Coastal cities and the Sharon plain face a risk of flooding, while northern Negev may see local rain. The Judean Desert and Jordan Valley are at risk of flash floods as temperatures cool down.
Saturday is predicted to see similar conditions with intermittent rain in the north and center, isolated thunderstorms, and continued flood risks in coastal cities, the Sharon plain, the northern Negev, the Judean Desert, and the Jordan Valley. Temperatures will remain cooler than average.
By Sunday, the rainfall is expected to gradually weaken and cease, with partly cloudy skies and cooler-than-average temperatures persisting. Monday will continue with partly cloudy skies and cool weather.
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