Israel Faces Extreme Heatwaves with Slight Cooling Expected by Friday

Israel is experiencing intense heatwaves with heavy to extreme heat burdens across most regions. Today, the weather will be mostly clear, hot, and dry in the mountains and inland areas, while the coastal plain remains cooler. This pattern of extreme heat is expected to continue through Wednesday and Thursday, with only slight temperature drops mainly in the mountains and inland areas, but still above average for the season.

On Wednesday, August 12, the weather will remain mostly clear with a minor temperature decrease, yet heavy to extreme heat burdens will persist nationwide. Thursday, August 13, will be partly cloudy with a further slight temperature decline, but conditions will still be hot and dry inland and cool along the coast, maintaining the extreme heat burdens.

By Friday, August 14, temperatures will drop to seasonal norms, easing the heat burden significantly. Partial cloudiness is expected, with a chance of light drizzle or localized rain mainly in the north and center of the country. Temperature forecasts for major cities include Tel Aviv at 26°-32°C, Haifa 27°-32°C, Jerusalem 24°-35°C, Ashdod 25°-33°C, Beersheba 23°-38°C, Ashkelon 27°-31°C, Mitzpe Ramon 23°-34°C, and Afula 25°-39°C.