Israel Faces Unusually Hot Weather on Tisha B'Av Fast Day
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Israel will experience unusually hot and dry weather on Tisha B'Av, especially in mountainous and inland areas, with temperatures above seasonal averages. The heat will ease by Friday with cooler temperatures and stronger winds expected.
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- Tisha B'Av fast day will see above-average heat in mountains and inland Israel.
- Coastal plain will remain mild and pleasant during the fast.
- Heat stress will increase on Thursday, July 23, after morning clouds clear.
- Temperatures will drop to seasonal norms on Friday, July 24, with stronger afternoon winds.
- Saturday, July 25, will be pleasant with stable temperatures after morning cloud dispersal.
- Key cities will experience highs ranging from 30°C to 37°C on the fast day.
Following the morning cloud dispersal today, Israel will experience pleasant weather with a slight temperature rise, especially in the mountainous regions and inland areas. The heat will be above average and dry in these areas, while the coastal plain will remain mild. Heat stress is expected to increase.
The forecast for the coming days includes Thursday, July 23, with clear skies after morning clouds and continued above-normal heat in the mountains and inland, while the coastal plain remains mild. On Friday, July 24, partial morning clouds will give way to pleasant weather, accompanied by a temperature drop mainly in the mountains and inland, returning to seasonal norms and easing heat stress. Winds will strengthen in the afternoon. Saturday, July 25, will be pleasant after morning cloud dispersal, with little change in temperatures.
Specific temperatures for key cities on the fast day include Tel Aviv-Jaffa at 26° to 31°C, Haifa 26° to 32°C, Jerusalem 23° to 33°C, Ashdod 25° to 31°C, Beersheba 23° to 37°C, Ashkelon 27° to 30°C, Mitzpe Ramon 21° to 33°C, and Afula 23° to 36°C.
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