Israel Braces for Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings This Weekend
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel is preparing for severe weather starting Friday night, November 6, with heavy rains, strong winds, and a cold snap expected through Sunday. Meteorologists warn of potential flooding in coastal cities and flash floods in desert areas. While some areas saw rain on Friday, the heaviest downpours are forecast for Saturday, especially along the southern coast. Temperatures will remain below average until at least Monday, November 9.
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- Israel's Meteorological Service warns of heavy rains and potential flooding from Friday night through Saturday.
- The southern coastal zone is expected to receive the most intense and prolonged showers on Saturday.
- Flash floods are a risk in Judean Desert riverbeds and near the Dead Sea.
- Temperatures will drop significantly and remain below the seasonal average through Sunday.
- The heaviest Friday rainfall was recorded at 13 millimeters in Mevo Hama on the Golan Heights.
Israel's Meteorological Service has issued a severe weather warning, forecasting heavy rains, strong winds, and a significant drop in temperature starting late Friday, November 6, and intensifying throughout Saturday. The forecast indicates a high risk of flooding and localized inundations, particularly in coastal cities and low-lying areas. The main rainfall has so far been concentrated in eastern regions, with Mevo Hama on the Golan Heights recording 13 millimeters on Friday. Ashdod and Ashchar also saw significant rainfall, while Jerusalem and Haifa received four millimeters, and Tel Aviv experienced minimal rain. However, the central region is expected to see increased rainfall overnight and into Saturday morning, with the southern coastal zone anticipated to experience the most intense and prolonged showers throughout Saturday. The service warns that flash floods are possible in the riverbeds of the Judean Desert and near the Dead Sea, where heavy rainfall can cause rapid water level rises. Strong westerly winds are also expected on Saturday, with temperatures falling below the seasonal average for early November. These cooler conditions are predicted to persist into Sunday, November 8, with scattered showers continuing in the north and center, though their intensity will decrease. By Monday, November 9, rainfall is expected to cease, but the cool weather will continue with temperatures remaining below the seasonal norm.
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