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MakoWeather

Extreme Heatwave to Hit Israel This Weekend, Peaking Saturday and Sunday

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Hebrew · 7 newsrooms covering

A severe heatwave will impact Israel from Friday through Monday, peaking on Saturday and Sunday with temperatures up to 46°C in the Jordan Valley and Arava. High humidity will make coastal areas feel hotter, and the heat stress is expected to be extreme for several days.

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  • Extreme heatwave to affect Israel from Friday to Monday.
  • Peak temperatures of 44-46°C expected in Jordan Valley and Arava.
  • Shephelah and Negev regions to reach up to 38°C.
  • Mountain areas will experience 33-35°C temperatures.
  • Coastal plain temperatures around 33°C with high humidity making it feel like 40°C.
  • Relief from the heatwave is not expected before Monday.
Extreme Heatwave to Hit Israel This Weekend, Peaking Saturday and Sunday
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Israel is expected to experience a severe heatwave starting Friday and lasting at least until Monday, with the highest temperatures occurring on Saturday and Sunday. The heatwave will bring extreme heat stress over several consecutive days. The Jordan Valley and Arava regions will face the highest temperatures in the country, reaching between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius. In the Shephelah and Negev areas, temperatures will climb up to 38 degrees Celsius, while mountainous regions will see temperatures ranging from 33 to 35 degrees. The coastal plain will have the lowest temperatures, around 33 degrees Celsius, but combined with approximately 70% humidity, it will feel like about 40 degrees Celsius. Residents are advised to reconsider outdoor plans for the weekend due to the intense heat conditions. The forecast indicates that relief from the heatwave is not expected before Monday.

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