Israel Faces Rising Heat with Extreme Warnings in Jordan Valley and Dead Sea Areas

After morning cloud dispersal on Tuesday, Israel experienced a slight drop in temperatures, bringing conditions closer to seasonal norms. The Meteorological Service issued an unusual red warning for extreme heat in the Jordan Valley and orange warnings for the Dead Sea, Arava, and valley regions. Tuesday's weather was partly cloudy with cooler temperatures mainly in the mountains and inland areas, with lows and highs ranging from 18 to 41 degrees Celsius depending on the location.

On Wednesday, skies will clear after morning clouds, temperatures will rise slightly in the mountains and inland, and heat stress will increase. Thursday will see further warming, with temperatures exceeding seasonal averages in most parts of the country and intensifying heat burdens. Forecasted temperatures for Tuesday night and day include Jerusalem at 18-31°C, Tel Aviv 25-31°C, Beersheba 21-32°C, Haifa 23-30°C, Tiberias 22-34°C, Safed 17-30°C, and Eilat 29-41°C.

The heatwave is expected to peak toward the end of the week, prompting authorities to monitor conditions closely and issue warnings to the public. The forecast for the Sabbath remains to be detailed, but the trend suggests continued high temperatures and heat stress.