Israel Faces Cooler Temperatures, Rain, and Thunderstorms After Heatwave

Following a period of intense heat across Israel, a notable weather change is expected starting Thursday. Temperatures will gradually decline, with Friday marking a return to seasonally normal levels alongside relief from the heavy heat. Thursday will be partly cloudy with a slight temperature drop, especially in the mountains and inland areas, though some regions will still experience above-average heat. Light local rain may fall in the north, coastal plain, and central highlands during the morning and afternoon.

The weekend will continue to bring chances of rain, primarily in northern and eastern parts of the country. Saturday will be partly cloudy to clear with stable temperatures, but local showers remain possible in the afternoon. On Sunday, the weather will remain similar, with partial clouds and local rain expected again in the north and east. Notably, isolated thunderstorms could develop in eastern Israel, an unusual phenomenon for this time of year.

This shift follows several days of extreme heat, providing a welcome break for much of the country. Meteorologists advise residents to prepare for the variable conditions, including potential thunderstorms on Sunday. The cooler, wetter weather is forecast to persist through the weekend, marking a significant change from the recent heatwave.