Heatwave Eases Across Israel as Weekend Weather Brings Cooler Temperatures
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Israel sees a break from extreme heat on Friday with cooler temperatures and moderate sea conditions, though summer weather continues nationwide.
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- Israel experiences relief from intense heat with moderate temperatures on Friday.
- Mediterranean coastal waves range from 70 to 140 cm; water temperature at 30°C.
- Winds reach up to 40 km/h on northern Mediterranean beaches and 48 km/h in the Gulf of Eilat.
- Sea conditions in the Gulf of Eilat remain calm with small waves and 28°C water temperature.
- Temperature forecasts range from 19°C to 34°C across major Israeli cities.
- Summer weather persists despite the reduction in heat stress.
On Friday, Israel experienced partly cloudy to clear skies with a noticeable relief from the recent intense heatwave, as temperatures moderated across the country. Coastal areas along the Mediterranean Sea saw wave heights ranging from 70 to 140 centimeters, with water temperatures steady at 30 degrees Celsius. Winds blew from the southwest to northwest at speeds up to 36 km/h on southern and central beaches, and up to 40 km/h along the northern coast. In the Gulf of Eilat, sea conditions were calm with waves between 10 and 30 centimeters and water temperatures at 28 degrees Celsius. Winds there reached speeds of up to 48 km/h from the northwest to north. Temperature forecasts for key cities included 25-31 degrees Celsius in Tel Aviv, 27-30 in Haifa, 19-30 in Jerusalem, 24-31 in Ashdod, 23-33 in Beersheba, 26-30 in Ashkelon, 19-30 in Mitzpe Ramon, and 22-34 in Afula. Despite the easing heat, summer conditions remain in place across Israel.
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