Stormy Weekend Ahead: Rain, Strong Winds, and Flood Warnings Issued
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Israel is expecting a stormy weekend with rain, strong winds, and warnings of coastal and flash floods from Friday through Sunday. Temperatures will be lower than average across the country. The heaviest rain and highest flood risks are anticipated in northern and central Israel, as well as along the coastal plain. The weather is expected to gradually improve by Monday afternoon.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel faces a stormy weekend with rain, strong winds, and flood warnings.
- Coastal areas, especially central and southern, are at risk of flooding.
- Flash floods are a concern in streams of the northern Dead Sea and Judean Desert.
- Temperatures will drop significantly, becoming colder than average for the season.
- Rain and thunderstorms are expected from Friday through Sunday.
Israel is bracing for a stormy weekend with forecasts predicting intermittent rain, strong winds, and a significant risk of flash floods and coastal flooding. The weather is expected to deteriorate on Friday, with rain and isolated thunderstorms anticipated across northern and central Israel, and possibly in the northern Negev. Coastal areas, particularly the central and southern stretches, are at risk of flooding, while flash floods are a concern in the streams of northern the Dead Sea region. Strong winds will be prevalent across most areas, accompanied by a drop in temperatures, which will be lower than average for this time of year. The rain is expected to continue overnight into Saturday, extending from the north down to the northern Negev, with continued thunderstorm activity. Coastal cities, especially in the central and southern regions, face flooding risks, and flash floods are possible in the streams of the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea.
Saturday will see continued intermittent rain in the north and center, with isolated thunderstorms. Localized rain is also expected in the northern Negev. Flooding is a concern along the coastal plain and the Shephelah region, with flash floods possible in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea streams. Strong westerly winds will blow across most of the country, and temperatures will drop further, making it colder than usual for the season.
On Sunday, skies will be partly to fully cloudy. Localized rain will persist in the north and center, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms in the morning. The risk of coastal flooding, particularly in the central and southern areas, will continue until the afternoon. By the afternoon, the rain is expected to gradually weaken and decrease. Temperatures will remain below average.
Monday will be partly to fully cloudy, with no significant change in temperatures, which will continue to be lower than average. Strong northerly winds are expected along the coast in the afternoon. Expected temperatures for Friday and Saturday include Jerusalem (13-19°C), Tel Aviv (16-24°C), Haifa (17-23°C), and Eilat (21-28°C).
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