Extreme Heat Peaks Ahead of Tisha B'Av, Relief Expected Friday
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel faces a severe heatwave ahead of the Tisha B'Av fast on Thursday, with temperatures well above average inland and in the mountains. Cooler coastal conditions persist. Relief is expected on Friday as temperatures drop back to seasonal averages and winds increase.
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- Israel experiences an intense heatwave ahead of Tisha B'Av, especially inland and in mountains.
- Coastal areas remain mild but will feel increased heat.
- Thursday, Tisha B'Av day, will be hot inland and mild on the coast.
- Friday will bring cooler temperatures and stronger winds, easing the heat.
- Temperature ranges on Wednesday and Thursday peak at 39°C in Eilat and 37°C in Tiberias.
- Relief from the heatwave is expected starting Friday afternoon.
Israel is experiencing an intense heatwave leading up to Tisha B'Av on Thursday, with temperatures significantly above average, especially in the inland and mountainous areas. Coastal regions remain relatively mild but will still feel the heat intensify. On Wednesday, after morning clouds clear, temperatures will rise slightly, with dry and hot conditions inland and in the mountains, while the coast stays cooler.
Thursday, the day of the Tisha B'Av fast, will see continued above-average heat inland and in the mountains, with mild conditions along the coast. By Friday morning, partial cloud cover will give way to clearer skies, and a notable drop in temperatures is expected, particularly inland and in the mountains, bringing conditions back to seasonal norms. Afternoon winds will strengthen, contributing to the cooling effect and easing the heat burden.
Forecasted temperatures for Wednesday and Thursday include Jerusalem at 20-32°C, Tel Aviv 24-31°C, Beersheba 22-36°C, Haifa 23-30°C, Tiberias 23-37°C, Safed 20-32°C, and Eilat 31-39°C. The anticipated temperature decline on Friday will provide much-needed relief from the current heatwave.
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