Extreme Heat Persists Across Most of Israel Despite Slight Temperature Drop
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel faces heavy to extreme heat across most areas despite a slight temperature drop, with a red alert issued for several regions. Temperatures will gradually return to normal by Friday, accompanied by possible light rain in the north and center.
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- Heavy to extreme heat burdens continue across most of Israel despite slight temperature drops.
- Red alert issued for extreme heat in Beit She'an Valley, Dead Sea, Arava, and other areas.
- Wednesday temperatures remain above average, especially inland and in the mountains.
- Thursday will see a slight temperature decrease but heat remains heavy to extreme.
- Friday brings further cooling to seasonal norms and possible light rain in northern and central Israel.
- Coastal areas remain mild throughout the heatwave period.
Israel is experiencing heavy to extreme heat burdens across most regions despite a slight decrease in temperatures, particularly in the mountains and inland areas. On Wednesday, the weather was mostly clear with temperatures remaining above average and dry conditions prevailing in the mountains and inland, while the coastal plain enjoyed mild weather. The Israel Meteorological Service issued a red alert for extreme heat in several areas including the Beit She'an Valley, the Kinneret Basin, the Jordan Valley, northern and southern Judean Desert, the Dead Sea, and the Arava.
The forecast for Thursday predicts partly cloudy to clear skies with a further slight temperature drop mainly in the mountains and inland, though it will still be somewhat warmer than usual in these areas and mild along the coast. Heavy to extreme heat burdens will continue across most of the country. By Friday, temperatures are expected to decrease further to seasonal norms, with a noticeable easing of the heat. There is also a chance of light rain or drizzle, mostly in northern and central Israel.
Specific temperature forecasts for Wednesday include Jerusalem at 20-33°C, Tel Aviv 26-32°C, Beersheba 24-34°C, Haifa 26-31°C, Tiberias 25-36°C, Safed 23-37°C, and Eilat 30-41°C. The heatwave is expected to gradually subside by the weekend, bringing some relief to the affected regions.
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