Winter Storm to Bring Rain, Thunderstorms, and Flash Flood Warnings This Weekend
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Israel will experience a winter storm this weekend with rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Friday and Saturday will bring intermittent rain, potential flash floods in the north and coastal areas, and a significant drop in temperatures. Sunday will see continued rain and cooler-than-average temperatures, with the weather gradually improving by Monday.
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- A winter storm is forecast for Israel from Friday through Sunday.
- Rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north and center of the country.
- Flash flood warnings are in effect for areas near the Dead Sea and Judean Desert.
- Localized flooding is anticipated along the central and southern coast.
- Temperatures will drop significantly, becoming colder than average for the season.
Israel is bracing for a significant winter weather event this weekend, with forecasts predicting rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across the country. Beginning Friday, expect intermittent rain in the north and center, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms. Localized rain is also forecast for the northern Negev, with potential for flash floods in streams near the Dead Sea. Coastal areas, particularly the central and southern coast, may experience localized flooding. Temperatures will drop significantly, becoming lower than average for this time of year, with strong winds expected in most regions.
Saturday will see continued intermittent rain and isolated thunderstorms in the north and center. Localized flooding is anticipated along the coast, including the central and southern coastal plain and the Shefela region. The northern Negev will also see local rain, and flash floods are possible in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea streams. Strong westerly winds will persist, and temperatures will drop further, making it colder than usual.
On Sunday, skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with local rain continuing in the north and center. Isolated thunderstorms may still occur in the morning. Light localized flooding is possible along the coast until the afternoon, after which the rain is expected to gradually weaken and diminish. Temperatures will remain below average.
Monday is forecast to be partly cloudy to cloudy and colder than average. Strong northerly winds are expected along the coast in the afternoon.
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