Heatwave Peaks in Israel with Temperatures Reaching Up to 43°C and Extreme Heat Stress

Israel is experiencing the peak of a significant heatwave, with temperatures rising slightly today (Sunday) and reaching up to 43 degrees Celsius in some areas. The heat will be intense in the mountains and inland regions, while the coastal plain will remain warm but more moderate. Heat stress levels are expected to be heavy to extreme across the entire country. Winds will strengthen from midday, particularly in the mountains and inland.

Tomorrow (Monday) will see a slight drop in temperatures, mainly in the mountains and inland, but conditions will still be hotter than usual for this time of year, with warm weather along the coastal plain. Heat stress will ease somewhat but remain heavy to extreme nationwide. Winds will again pick up in the afternoon, especially in elevated and inland areas.

On Tuesday, temperatures will continue to decline, particularly in the mountains and inland, though it will remain warmer than seasonal averages and mild along the coast. Heavy heat stress is still expected in most parts of Israel. This trend will persist into Wednesday, with temperatures returning to seasonal norms and mild coastal conditions, but heavy heat stress will continue in many regions.

Specific temperature forecasts for today and tonight include Jerusalem at 24-34°C, Tel Aviv 26-34°C, Haifa 26-33°C, Safed 26-35°C, Katzrin 24-40°C, Tiberias 25-41°C, Nazareth 25-37°C, Afula 24-39°C, Beit She'an 28-42°C, Lod 25-35°C, Ashdod 25-33°C, Ein Gedi 31-42°C, Beersheba 24-37°C, Mitzpe Ramon 26-37°C, and Eilat 32-43°C.