Rain Returns to Israel, Flooding Expected in Major Cities
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Rain and thunderstorms are forecast to return to Israel starting Friday, with potential for localized flooding in coastal cities and flash floods in desert streams. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly below seasonal averages. The unstable weather pattern is predicted to continue through Sunday, with rain gradually weakening, while Monday will see strong coastal winds.
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- Rain and thunderstorms are expected across Israel starting Friday.
- Localized flooding is a concern for coastal cities, especially the central and southern plains.
- Flash floods are possible in streams near the Dead Sea and Judean Desert.
- Temperatures will drop significantly, becoming lower than average for the season.
- Strong winds are forecast for Friday and Monday along the coast.
Israel is set to experience a significant return of rain across the country starting Friday, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. The Israel Meteorological Service forecasts intermittent rain in the north and center, with isolated thunderstorms. Local rain is also expected in the northern Negev. Coastal areas, particularly the central and southern coastal plain, are at risk of localized flooding, and flash floods are possible in streams near the Dead Sea. Temperatures will drop significantly, becoming lower than average for the season.
The forecast for Saturday indicates continued intermittent rain with isolated thunderstorms in the north and center, and potential flooding along the coast, especially the central and southern plains, as well as the foothills. Local rain is also expected in the northern Negev, with a risk of flash floods in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea streams. Strong westerly winds will blow across most of the country, and temperatures will continue to be colder than average.
On Sunday, partly cloudy to cloudy skies will prevail, with local rain continuing in the north and center, and possible isolated thunderstorms in the morning. Local flooding is a concern along the coast until the afternoon, with the central and southern coastal plain being particularly vulnerable. The rain is expected to weaken and decrease gradually from the afternoon. Temperatures will remain below seasonal averages.
Monday is forecast to be partly cloudy to 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.
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