Israel Faces Rising Temperatures and Severe Heatwaves Across Most Regions

Starting Thursday, Israel will experience a slight increase in temperatures, with hot to very hot conditions expected in the mountainous and inland areas, while the coastal plain remains cooler. Heavy to extreme heat burdens will persist across most parts of the country.

The forecast for the coming days indicates continued hot weather: Friday will be mostly clear with temperatures remaining above average to very hot in the mountains and inland, and mild along the coast. Heat stress will remain heavy to extreme nationwide. On Saturday, the heat will intensify further, with heavy to extreme heat burdens affecting all regions. Sunday will see similar conditions, with persistent heavy to extreme heat across the country.

Specific temperature ranges include Tel Aviv and Haifa between 26°C and 32°C, Jerusalem from 25°C to 35°C, Ashdod 25°C to 32°C, Beersheba 23°C to 38°C, Ashkelon 26°C to 31°C, Mitzpe Ramon 23°C to 34°C, and Afula 24°C to 38°C. Residents are advised to prepare for ongoing heat stress in the coming days.