Extreme Heatwave Forecasted Across Most of Israel Including Golan and Jordan Valley

Israel is expected to experience significantly above-average temperatures, with heavy to extreme heat burdens across most regions. The heatwave will be particularly intense in the southern Golan Heights and its slopes, northern valleys, Lower Galilee, Kinneret Basin, Dead Sea coast, Jordan Valley, Arava, Judean Desert, and eastern Negev. Heavy heat is also forecasted for northern Golan, western Galilee, Carmel, Menashe Heights, the coastal plain, Shfela, central highlands, northern Negev, and Negev plateau.

The maximum solar radiation index is predicted to be very high to extreme, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues. Temperature ranges for key cities today and tonight include Jerusalem at 21-33°C, Tel Aviv 24-32°C, Haifa 23-31°C, Safed 21-34°C, Katzrin 21-39°C, Tiberias 24-39°C, Nazareth 23-38°C, Afula 21-37°C, Beit She'an 26-41°C, Lod 23-34°C, Ashdod 23-32°C, Ein Gedi 29-40°C, Beersheba 22-36°C, Mitzpe Ramon 24-36°C, and Eilat 30-41°C.

Residents are advised to take precautions against the extreme heat, especially in the most affected areas, as the conditions may pose health risks and impact daily activities.