Israel Faces Prolonged Heatwave With Temperatures Peaking Midweek
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Israel is enduring a severe heatwave with temperatures peaking midweek, reaching up to 46 degrees Celsius in the Jordan Valley, the highest since last August. The heat will ease slightly by Thursday but remain above normal for August.
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- Israel is experiencing a prolonged heatwave with temperatures rising through the week.
- Peak temperatures of 45-46°C expected in the Jordan Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Monday will be hot and very dry, especially inland.
- The highest temperature recently recorded was 44.7°C in Sedom, the hottest in a year.
- Temperatures will start to drop slightly by Thursday but remain above average.
- The heatwave affects all parts of Israel, including the Dead Sea and Eilat.
Israel is experiencing a continuing rise in temperatures, with a significant heatwave expected to persist through the coming week. On Monday, the country will see hotter-than-usual and very dry conditions inland. The heatwave is predicted to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius in the mountainous regions, 37 to 38 degrees in the coastal plain, and an extreme 45 to 46 degrees in the Jordan Valley. Temperatures will begin to decline slightly by Thursday but will remain above average for mid-August.
This past week marked the hottest day in Israel in the last year, with a severe heatwave affecting all parts of the country. In the south, temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius along the Dead Sea, Arava, and Eilat. The highest recorded temperature was 44.7 degrees Celsius at the meteorological service station in Sedom around midday, the highest since last August's heatwave.
The ongoing heatwave highlights a trend of rising temperatures across Israel, with no immediate relief expected until late in the week. Residents are advised to prepare for the intense heat and dry conditions expected to continue.
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