Israel Faces Peak Summer Heatwave with Extreme Temperatures and Strong Winds

Israel is experiencing the peak of a summer heatwave today, with temperatures rising slightly and scorching conditions expected in the mountains and inland areas, while the coastal plain remains milder. Heat stress will intensify, reaching heavy to extreme levels across the country. Winds will strengthen from midday, particularly in the mountains and inland regions.

The forecast for the coming days indicates a gradual temperature decline starting Monday, August 3, mainly in the mountains and inland, though it will remain hotter than usual with heavy to extreme heat stress persisting nationwide. Winds will continue to strengthen in the afternoons.

By Tuesday, August 4, skies will be partly cloudy to clear in the morning, with further temperature drops expected, especially in the mountains and inland, but conditions will still be warmer than typical for the season. Heavy heat stress will remain widespread.

On Wednesday, August 5, after morning clouds clear, temperatures will fall slightly, returning to seasonal norms in the mountains and inland, while the coastal plain stays mild. Despite this, heavy heat stress is still anticipated in most parts of Israel.

Specific temperature ranges include Tel Aviv-Jaffa at 25° to 33°C, Haifa 27° to 31°C, Jerusalem 25° to 35°C, Ashdod 25° to 33°C, Beersheba 25° to 38°C, Ashkelon 27° to 31°C, Mitzpe Ramon 24° to 35°C, and Afula 27° to 39°C.