Rain Returns to Israel, Flooding Expected Along Coast

Israel is set to experience a return of rain and cooler temperatures starting Wednesday night and continuing through the weekend, according to forecasts from the Meteorological Service. Light drizzles and scattered showers are expected along the coastal plain overnight and into Thursday morning. Thursday will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with local rains in the north and along the coast, spreading to central Israel later in the day. Temperatures will drop slightly but remain mostly seasonal.

Friday is forecast to be cloudy with intermittent rain in the north and center, possibly accompanied by isolated thunderstorms. Local showers are expected in the northern Negev, with potential for localized flooding along the coastal plain. Strong winds will blow across most regions, and temperatures will be lower than average for the season.

Saturday will continue to bring intermittent rain and isolated thunderstorms to the north and center, with continued risk of coastal flooding. Localized rains are expected in the northern Negev in the afternoon, and flash floods are possible in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea wadis. Strong westerly winds will persist, and temperatures will drop further, becoming colder than usual.

On Sunday, partly cloudy to cloudy conditions will prevail, with local rains continuing in the north and center, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms in the morning. Localized flooding along the coast remains a possibility, especially in the morning hours. The rain is expected to weaken and diminish gradually from the afternoon, with temperatures remaining below seasonal averages.