Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms, and Flooding Expected Across Israel This Weekend
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Israel will experience heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms from Friday through Sunday, with temperatures dropping below seasonal averages. Flooding is a concern along the coastal plain and in streams near the Dead Sea and Judean Desert. The weather is expected to gradually weaken by Sunday afternoon, with cold and windy conditions continuing into Monday.
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- Heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms are forecast across Israel from Friday through Sunday.
- Temperatures will drop significantly, becoming colder than average for the season.
- Localized flooding is expected along the coastal plain, especially in central and southern areas.
- Flash floods are a risk in streams near the Dead Sea and in the Judean Desert.
- Rain and thunderstorms are predicted for northern and central Israel, with some expected in the northern Negev.
- The weather is expected to gradually weaken by Sunday afternoon.
Israel is bracing for a weekend of severe weather, with heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms forecast across the country starting Friday. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly, becoming lower than average for this time of year.
On Friday, cloudy skies will bring intermittent rain to northern and central Israel, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms. Localized rain is also expected in the northern Negev. Flooding is a possibility along the coastal plain, particularly in the central and southern areas, with a risk of flash floods in streams near the Dead Sea. Strong winds will blow in most regions.
Saturday will see similar conditions, with intermittent rain and isolated thunderstorms in the north and center. Localized flooding is anticipated along the coastal plain, the central and southern coastal areas, and the Shefela region. The northern Negev may also experience local rain, and flash floods are a concern in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea streams. Strong westerly winds will persist across most of the country, and temperatures will continue to fall, making it colder than usual for the season.
On Sunday, skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with local rains continuing in the north and center. Isolated thunderstorms may occur in the morning, and a slight risk of localized flooding along the coast remains until the afternoon. The rain is expected to weaken and decrease gradually from the afternoon. Temperatures will stay below average.
Monday will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with cold temperatures persisting. Strong northerly winds are expected along the coast in the afternoon.
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