Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Warnings Across Israel
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
Scattered thunderstorms and localized rain are impacting northern and central Israel, with warnings issued for potential flash floods in several areas. The Ministry of Health cautioned against swimming at Mediterranean beaches due to rainfall. Highway 90 was temporarily closed but has since reopened.
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- Scattered thunderstorms are occurring in northern and central Israel, with localized rain in the northern Negev.
- Flash flood warnings are in effect for the coastal plain and wadis in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea.
- The Ministry of Health advised against swimming at Mediterranean beaches due to rainfall.
- Winds are active and temperatures have dropped, making the weather colder than usual.
- Highway 90 was closed due to flood fears but has since been reopened.
Scattered thunderstorms are affecting northern and central Israel on Tuesday, with localized rain expected in the northern Negev. Concerns are high for flash floods along the coastal plain and in the wadis of the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea.
Active westerly winds are blowing across most of the country, accompanied by a drop in temperatures, resulting in weather colder than usual. Following rainfall along the coastal plain, the Ministry of Health has warned the public against swimming at Mediterranean beaches until further notice, advising adherence to designated and licensed swimming areas only.
In a related development, Highway 90 has been reopened to traffic between the Halilod and Mitsuke Dragot junctions after being closed due to fears of flooding from the rains.
