Israel Braces for Cold Snap, Rain, and Potential Flooding on November 6
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Meteorological Service predicts a cold front will bring below-average temperatures, rain, and thunderstorms to northern and central regions on Friday, November 6. The weather poses a risk of flooding in low-lying areas and riverbeds. Cooler, rainy weather is expected to continue through the weekend, with conditions gradually improving early the following week.
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- Israel will experience below-average temperatures and rain on November 6.
- Thunderstorms are expected, increasing the risk of flash floods and riverbed flooding.
- Temperatures in Jerusalem will range from 13-19°C, and in Tel Aviv from 16-24°C.
- Swimming in the Mediterranean may be dangerous due to high waves.
- Cool and rainy weather is forecast to persist through the weekend.
Israel's Meteorological Service forecasts a significant drop in temperatures on Friday, November 6, with conditions expected to be below the seasonal average. The day will be cloudy, with rain anticipated across northern and central Israel, extending down to the northern Negev region. Thunderstorms are also possible, increasing the risk of flash floods in low-lying areas and riverbeds. Highs in Jerusalem will range from 13-19 degrees Celsius, while Tel Aviv will see 16-24 degrees. Haifa is forecast for 17-23 degrees, Eilat for 19-28 degrees, and Beersheba for 16-23 degrees. Coastal cities like Ashkelon and Ashdod will experience 16-23 degrees, and Ariel 14-20 degrees. The Sea of Galilee area and Tiberias will have temperatures between 17-24 degrees, and the Golan Heights between 16-22 degrees. The Dead Sea coast is expected to be 21-26 degrees. Sea temperatures off the Mediterranean coast will be around 25 degrees Celsius, with wave heights of 70-180 cm, making swimming potentially dangerous. Winds will be predominantly southwesterly along the Mediterranean coast, reaching up to 20 km/h in Tel Aviv and Haifa, and up to 10 km/h near the Sea of Galilee. Eilat Bay will experience northerly winds up to 15 km/h. The forecast for Saturday and Sunday indicates continued cool weather with rain. Monday is expected to be cloudy, followed by partly cloudy conditions on Tuesday. Scattered showers are possible on Wednesday, with variable cloudiness on Thursday.
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