Rain Expected This Weekend, With Flood Warnings Issued

Intermittent rain is forecast for northern and central Israel this weekend, interspersed with sunny periods. Locally, rainfall may be heavy, particularly along the central and southern coastal plain, raising concerns of flooding in these areas. A significant drop in temperatures is also expected throughout the weekend, with temperatures falling further on Saturday, accompanied by strengthening winds and rain moving southward. There is a risk of flash floods in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea region, and residents are advised against hiking in the Judean Desert on Saturday, as even small amounts of precipitation can trigger floods there. On Sunday, only local rain is anticipated in northern and central Israel, marking the last vestiges of this winter system. The rain will not be very heavy but will continue intermittently. Despite the weekend's winter system, it is noted that this is still the transitional season. The past week began with a heatwave and very high temperatures, followed by a sharp temperature decrease by the weekend, a typical pattern for transitional seasons characterized by rapid and extreme weather shifts. Roads to and from Eilat were blocked due to floods, with fears of missing persons in the Arava.