Rain Expected to Intensify Overnight and Saturday Across Israel
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel is bracing for a significant shift in weather as heavy rains are forecast to begin overnight Friday and continue through Saturday. Coastal areas, especially in the south and center, are expected to see the most substantial precipitation, leading to potential flooding. Temperatures will drop significantly, becoming colder than usual for the season, with scattered showers continuing into Sunday before tapering off.
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- Heavy rain is expected to arrive overnight Friday and peak on Saturday across Israel.
- Coastal areas, particularly the central and southern regions, are forecast to receive significant rainfall.
- Potential for flooding in coastal cities and flash floods in desert streams is highlighted.
- Temperatures will drop significantly, becoming colder than usual for the season.
- Localized rain will continue into Sunday before gradually weakening.
A change in weather is anticipated overnight Friday, with significant rainfall expected to arrive and peak on Saturday. While Friday saw moderate precipitation concentrated in eastern Israel, with Mevo Hama in the Golan Heights receiving the highest amount at 13mm, the forecast indicates heavier rains will spread to the northern, central, and especially southern coastal areas throughout Saturday. Cities like Ashdod recorded 10mm on Friday, with similar amounts in other locations such as Ashchar, Alonim, and Mevo Dotan. Jerusalem and Haifa received 4mm, and the Gush Dan area saw even less. The Israel Meteorological Service predicts that the current pattern will shift late Friday night and into Saturday morning, bringing substantial rainfall to the coast. This increased precipitation raises the possibility of flooding in coastal cities, particularly in the central and southern regions, and flash floods in the streams of the Judean Desert and Dead Sea areas. Strong westerly winds are expected across most regions during Saturday, accompanied by temperatures colder than usual for this time of year. These cooler temperatures will persist into Sunday, with localized rain continuing in the north and center before gradually weakening and diminishing by the afternoon. Monday is expected to remain cold without any expected rainfall.
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