Israeli Meteorological Chief Warns of Most Intense and Prolonged Heatwave This Season
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Dr. Amir Gevati, head of Israel's Meteorological Service, forecasts a severe heatwave peaking early next week with temperatures up to 47°C near the Sea of Galilee, urging caution during peak heat hours.
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- Israel faces its most intense and prolonged heatwave of the season early next week.
- Temperatures could reach 47 degrees Celsius near the Sea of Galilee.
- Saturday will already be extremely hot, signaling rising temperatures.
- Public advised to avoid outdoor activities during peak heat to prevent heatstroke.
- Similar heatwave last August caused numerous heat-related health incidents.
- Temperatures expected to start falling only by Tuesday.
Dr. Amir Gevati, head of the Israeli Meteorological Service, warned in a Ynet interview about a severe heatwave expected to peak early next week. He noted that while summer 2026 has not been particularly harsh so far, temperatures are already rising. Dr. Gevati highlighted that Saturday will be extremely hot, with temperatures reaching up to 47 degrees Celsius around the Sea of Galilee at the start of the week. He described this as the most significant and prolonged heatwave of the current season.
Dr. Gevati advised avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest hours to prevent heat-related illnesses. He recalled a similar heatwave in August of the previous year that resulted in numerous heatstroke cases and other serious health issues. The forecast indicates that temperatures will only begin to drop on Tuesday.
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