Israel Faces Gradual Temperature Drop After Intense Heatwave

Starting Monday, Israel will experience a slight decrease in temperatures, though conditions will remain hotter than usual, especially in the mountainous and inland regions, with cooler weather along the coastal plain. Despite some relief from the heatwave, heavy to extreme heat burdens will persist across the country. Winds are expected to strengthen from midday, particularly in the mountains and inland areas, with partly cloudy skies overnight.

Tuesday will bring further temperature declines, mainly in the mountains and inland, yet these areas will still be warmer than typical for the season. The coastal plain will remain mild. Heat stress will ease somewhat but remain heavy to extreme in most parts of Israel, with generally clear skies.

On Wednesday, temperatures will drop slightly again, especially inland and in the mountains, but will still be somewhat above seasonal averages. The coastal plain will continue to enjoy mild weather. Heat burdens will remain heavy to extreme in most regions. After morning cloud dispersal, the weather will be pleasant.

Thursday will see another slight cooling, mainly in the mountains and inland, bringing temperatures back to seasonal norms. Heat stress will lessen. The morning will be partly to mostly cloudy, clearing to partly cloudy during the day.

Forecasted temperatures for Monday include Jerusalem at 22-33°C, Tel Aviv 25-33°C, Haifa 26-32°C, Safed 24-35°C, Katzrin 24-39°C, Tiberias 25-39°C, Nazareth 25-36°C, Afula 25-37°C, Beit She'an 27-41°C, Lod 25-35°C, Ashdod 26-33°C, Ein Gedi 30-41°C, Beersheba 25-37°C, Mitzpe Ramon 25-35°C, and Eilat 32-42°C.