Heatwave Intensifies Ahead of Tisha B'Av in Israel with Record Highs Expected

Following the dispersal of morning clouds today, clear skies will prevail with a slight temperature drop, though conditions will remain warmer than usual and dry in the mountains and inland areas, while the coastal plain will be cooler. On Wednesday, July 22, the eve of Tisha B'Av, temperatures will rise slightly, especially in the mountains and inland, with heat intensifying and dryness continuing, leading to increased heat stress.

On Thursday, July 23, the day of Tisha B'Av, skies will clear after morning clouds, and temperatures will climb further, reaching hot to very hot levels in the mountains and inland, while the coastal plain remains mild. Heat stress will worsen significantly. By Friday, July 24, partial to full cloud cover is expected in the morning, clearing later, with temperatures dropping mainly in the mountains and inland to seasonal norms, easing the heat burden.

Specific temperature forecasts include Tel Aviv-Jaffa ranging from 25 to 32 degrees Celsius, Haifa 26 to 30, Jerusalem 23 to 33, Ashdod 24 to 31, Beersheba 22 to 36, Ashkelon 25 to 30, Mitzpe Ramon 22 to 32, and Afula 26 to 36 degrees Celsius. Residents are advised to prepare for escalating heat conditions during the holiday period.