Israel Faces Above-Normal Heat and Dryness Through Nine Days of Av Holiday

Israel is experiencing a period of above-average heat and dry conditions, particularly in the mountainous regions and inland areas, lasting through the nine days of Av holiday. Today, temperatures will slightly drop mainly in the mountains and inland, but it will remain warmer than usual there, while coastal areas will stay mild.

On Tuesday, July 21, after morning clouds clear, skies will be clear with a slight further temperature decrease, yet heat will persist above normal in the mountains and inland, and the coast will remain cool. Wednesday, July 22, the eve of Tisha B'Av, will see a slight temperature rise, especially inland and in the mountains, maintaining above-average heat and mild coastal weather, with heat stress expected to increase.

Thursday, July 23, Tisha B'Av itself, will start clear after morning clouds dissipate, with another slight temperature increase. Heat will continue above normal in the mountains and inland, and the coast will remain mild, with intensified heat stress. Specific temperature forecasts include Tel Aviv-Jaffa at 24° to 32°C, Haifa 26° to 30°C, Jerusalem 23° to 33°C, Ashdod 24° to 32°C, Beersheba 22° to 37°C, Ashkelon 25° to 30°C, Mitzpe Ramon 22° to 33°C, and Afula 25° to 37°C.