Israel Faces Rising Temperatures and Intense Heat Over Weekend

Following the dispersal of morning clouds, the weather will be mostly clear today with slightly warmer conditions than usual in the mountains and inland areas, while the coastal plain will remain mild. On Friday, July 17, the weather will stay similar with no significant temperature changes expected. Saturday, July 18, will see clear to partly cloudy skies with a slight increase in temperatures and noticeable intensification of heat stress across most regions of Israel.

By Sunday, July 19, temperatures will rise further, leading to a significant increase in heat stress. The mountainous and inland areas will experience hotter and drier conditions than typical for this season, while the coastal plain will remain mild but oppressive. Specific temperature forecasts include Tel Aviv-Jaffa ranging from 23 to 30 degrees Celsius, Haifa 25 to 29 degrees, Jerusalem 22 to 31 degrees, Ashdod 22 to 30 degrees, Beersheba 21 to 35 degrees, Ashkelon 22 to 28 degrees, Mitzpe Ramon 21 to 31 degrees, and Afula 24 to 35 degrees.