Israel Braces for Heavy Rains and Flooding This Weekend
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Israel is expecting heavy rains and strong winds from late Friday, November 6, through Saturday, November 7, with potential flooding in coastal cities and riverbeds. Temperatures will drop below seasonal norms and persist into Sunday, November 8, when localized showers may continue before the weather clears by Monday, November 9.
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- Heavy rains and strong winds are forecast for Israel from Friday night through Saturday, November 7.
- Coastal cities, especially in central and southern areas, face flooding risks.
- Flash floods are possible in the Judean Desert and near the Dead Sea.
- Temperatures will fall below seasonal averages and remain cool through Sunday, November 8.
- Localized showers may continue in northern and central Israel on Sunday before clearing.
- No rain is expected by Monday, November 9, though cooler weather will persist.
Israel is set to experience significant rainfall and strong winds starting late Friday night and continuing through Saturday, November 7. While Friday saw minimal precipitation in Jerusalem, Haifa, and the Gush Dan region, with most rain falling in eastern areas, the weather pattern is shifting.
By late Friday night, heavier rains are expected to begin, particularly along the Mediterranean coast. The heaviest rainfall recorded so far was 13 mm in Mevo Hama in the southern Golan Heights, with Ashdod receiving 10 mm. Similar amounts were reported in Ashhar in Lower Galilee, Alonim near Yokneam, and Mevo Dotan in northwestern Samaria.
Saturday is forecast to bring strong rains to the Israeli coastline, especially the northern, central, and southern areas. Significant rainfall is anticipated throughout the day, raising concerns about flooding in coastal cities, particularly in the central and southern regions. Local flash floods are also possible in riverbeds in the Judean Desert and near the Dead Sea.
In addition to the rain, strong westerly winds will affect most of Israel on Saturday, and temperatures will drop below the seasonal average. This cooler weather is expected to persist into Sunday, November 8, with localized showers continuing in the north and center. The rain is predicted to gradually weaken and cease by Sunday afternoon.
By Monday, November 9, the weather will remain colder than usual, but no further rain is expected.
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